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Sautéed Green Beans with Red Pepper and Goat Cheese
5 from 3 votes

Sautéed Green Beans with Red Pepper and Goat Cheese

An easy side dish that's festive, ready in 10 minutes, and made with only 5 ingredients!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 12 oz. green beans trimmed
  • 1-2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/3 /3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 /3 cup goat cheese crumbles
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter (or heat olive oil). Add green beans and toss; continue to sautèe for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt to taste. Add minced garlic and red bell pepper, cook for an additional 4 minutes until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast pine nuts over low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warm.
  3. Once green beans and red bell peppers are fork tender, toss with pine nuts and goat cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Omit the goat cheese and use olive oil to make vegan.