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Simply Tasty Green Beans

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Medium skillet
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

Farmers Market Ingredients

  • ½ cup green pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, stems removed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Pantry Staples

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
  • Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the green pepper and onion over medium heat until soft.
  • Add the green beans, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Cook until the beans are crisp yet still tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add salt to taste and serve.

Notes

Substitutions
  • Nonstick cooking spray: 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter.
  • Fresh garlic: ½ tsp garlic powder.
*Adapted from, Simply Tasty Green Beans, from the University of Illinois Extension Eat.Move.Save.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.