Greek-Style Green Beans Recipe
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2 lb green beans -- tipped and
: tailed
3 TB butter
2 garlic cloves -- peeled and
: chopped
1 red bell pepper -- seeded
: and sliced
14 Greek-style olives -- drain
: pit and halve
1 TB chopped fresh oregano
2 TB fresh lemon juice
: Salt and pepper
Bring a large quantity of salted water to the boil in a large
saucepan. Add the beans and blanch 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, refresh
under cold water, and drain again. This can be done3 or 4 days in
advance. In a skillet, heat the butter until it sings . Add the
garlic and red pepper and cook until the garlic turns golden, being
careful not to let it burn. This will only take a minute or two. Add
the blanched beans, olives, oregano, lemon juice, and salt and pepper
to taste. Toss for about 2 minutes, until the beans are heated
through. Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Recipe By : Nathalie Dupree, TVFN
From: Path <phannema@wizard.Ucr.Edu> Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 15:25:19
~0700 (P
Servings:
6
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