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Green Beans with Shallots and Red Bell Pepper
2 pounds fresh green beans
1/3 cup butter or margarine
3 large shallots, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cook beans in boiling water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp--tender; drain.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium--high heat; add shallots and bell pepper, and saute' 4 minutes or until tender. Add to beans and toss with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Yield : 6 servings.