Green Beans In Red Pepper Butter Recipe

Name: Green Beans In Red Pepper Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Red Pepper Butter; 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick); 2 red bell peppers, shredded; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/2 sticks); 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 lemon, juice of; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 lbs green beans, washed and trimmed; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick); 3 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut julienne

Servings: persons

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For Butter.
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Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Add shredded peppers and saute until crisp-tender.
4
Transfer to dish using slotted spoon and set aside.
5
Combine 3/4 cup butter with onion in processor and mix well.
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Add sauted peppers,lemon juice,salt and pepper and mix until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large saucepan over high heat.
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Add beans and cook 8 to 10 minutes (cook longer if softer beans are desired).
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Drain beans well;let soak in ice water 2 to 3 minutes and drain again.
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add julienne peppers and saute 2 minutes. Can be prepared ahead to this point. Add sauted peppers to green beans, cover and refrigerate overnight. Put pepper butter in covered container and refrigerate overnight.
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Before serving, place beans and peppers in a large saucepan and add half of pepper butter, stirring to blend well.
13
Cover and simmer over low heat until beans are heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
14
Heat remaining pepper butter in small saucepan until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
15
Transfer to large serving bowl and top with remaining pepper butter and serve.

563

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Red Pepper Butter, 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick), 2 red bell peppers, shredded, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/2 sticks), and more.

Yes, Green Beans In Red Pepper Butter 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.

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Green Beans In Red Pepper Butter

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