Ingredients
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1 tbsp canola oil
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5 small shallots, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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Ground black pepper to taste
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1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
Steps
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, add shallots and red bell pepper, cook and stir until softened. Sprinkle shallot mixture with sugar and pepper, and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolved and the shallots caramelize, 5-8 minutes. Steam or microwave green beans until just tender. Add beans to skillet with the shallot mixture and mix well. Remove from heat, serve immediately.