GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS

      Title: GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS
  Categories: Dupree, Vegetable
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
  
         2 lb green beans --  tipped and
   :          tailed
         3 TB butter
         2    garlic cloves -- peeled and
   :          chopped
         1    red bell pepper -- seeded
   :          and sliced
        14    Greek-style olives -- drain
   :          pit and halve
         1 TB chopped fresh oregano
         2 TB fresh lemon juice
   :          Salt and pepper
   
   Bring a large quantity of salted water to the boil in a large
   saucepan. Add the beans and blanch 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, refresh
   under cold water, and drain again. This can be done3 or 4 days in
   advance. In a skillet, heat the butter until it sings . Add the
   garlic and red pepper and cook until the garlic turns golden, being
   careful not to let it burn. This will only take a minute or two. Add
   the blanched beans, olives, oregano, lemon juice, and salt and pepper
   to taste. Toss for about 2 minutes, until the beans are heated
   through. Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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