Parmesan Beans And Peppers Food

GREEN BEANS PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in boiling water to cover for 3 minutes; drain, and plunge into cold water. Drain well, and set aside.
• Pour oil into a large skillet; place over medium heat until hot. Add sweet peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute for 3 minutes. Add the reserved green beans, basil, and next 3 ingredients; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
• Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer bean mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

PARMESAN GREEN BEANS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place green beans in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Pour water into bowl. Cover the green beans with a damp paper towel. Cook in the microwave on high for 5 to 8 minutes (depending on the wattage of your microwave) or until bright green and slightly tender. Drain the beans.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and heat until it shimmers. To the skillet, add sliced bell peppers, chopped onions, minced garlic, and green beans. Toss well and add salt and pepper as desired.
• Cover and cook, tossing occasionally to avoid burning, for 6 to 7 minutes or until the beans and peppers are tender. Toss with cheese.
• Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

PARMESAN-ROASTED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Trim off the tough end of the beans and arrange the beans on a nonstick cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top and bake until the cheese melts and forms a crisp shell over the beans, about 10 minutes. Let the beans sit a few minutes for the cheese to cool slightly. Lift the beans out onto a platter and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH PARMESAN AND GARLIC

Steps:

• "Snap" and remove the "strings" from the beans.
• Combine the beans with enough water to cover in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until "tender-crisp.".
• Drain and plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to immediately stop the cooking; drain.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil to medium heat and saute the garlic, with the salt and pepper.
• Add the lemon juice, beans and mix well.
• Saute until all is heated through.
• Before serving, sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

GARLICKY STEWED WHITE BEANS WITH MIXED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in water, sage, beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with black pepper.