Sauteed Haricots Verts, Red Bell Peppers, and Pine Nuts

• 1 1/2 pounds haricots verts (or other slender green beans), trimmed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium-size red bell peppers, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

1. Cook haricots verts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool quickly and drain again.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add peppers; saute until just tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Add butter to same skillet; melt.
6. Add garlic; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Add haricots verts.
8. Saute until heated through, about 5 minutes.
9. Mix in nuts; season with salt and pepper.
10. Transfer to bowl.

haricots verts, olive oil, red bell peppers, butter, garlic, pine nuts

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sauteed-haricots-verts-red-bell-peppers-and-pine-nuts-108964 (may not work)