Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds Recipe

Name: Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 16-oz. pkg. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 6-oz. pkg. sliced cremini mushrooms; 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions; 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch; ⅓ cup sunflower seeds; 2 tsp. dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 16-oz. pkg. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 6-oz. pkg. sliced cremini mushrooms
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions
1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
⅓ cup sunflower seeds
2 tsp. dried thyme

1
Heat the oil and crushed red pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds.
2
Add the garlic, onion and bell pepper.
3
Add the green beans, and cook the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Stir in the mushrooms, and cook the mixture for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomatoes, and reduce the heat to low.
6
Whisk the cornstarch and 11/2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl, and stir into the beans.
7
Add the sunflower seeds and thyme, and cook for 5 minutes.
8
Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds

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