- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups finely chopped sweet red peppers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1/3 as much dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Place beans in a steamer basket over 1 in. of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a nonstick skillet, saute red peppers and onion in oil. Add seasonings and beans; toss.