Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion1/4 cup thinly sliced celery2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a Dutch oven over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute the red pepper, onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, salt and pepper; toss to coat.