Green Beans, Red Peppers and Almonds

This recipe serves:  4

1 pound green beans
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
4 teaspoons slivered almonds
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1. Trim the stem ends from the beans.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until they are crisp and tender, about 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of the beans.

3. Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into cold water. Drain.

4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the red peppers and almonds and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Toss the beans into the skillet and cook until they are warmed through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: about 1 cup

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