Sauted Green Beans and Peppers

I cooked this recipe in college as part of a class running the small cafe, PenCourt. This recipe celebrated the elections in 2008 and these were called "Biden Beans" and went a long with a delicious "Republican Roast" and other foods. The recipe that follows is from my memory, so it may be a little bit changed from that class. 

2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen

1/2 tablespoon oil

1-2 teaspoons garlic

1/4-1/2 onion. chopped

1/2 red pepper, chopped (you can also use green, but the red is so pretty)

Pepper

Salt

If your green beans are frozen, thaw them a little in the microwave.  If they are fresh, stem them a little in the microwave.  Heat oil in a saute pan and then add garlic and onion.  Saute for a minute or two.  Then add green beans and red pepper and saute another minute of two (or until to your desired veggie tenderness). Season with salt to taste and pepper (I use quite a bit of pepper in this recipe so the veggies have a little bit to them - start with a little and add more). 

Note: I usually do not like the flavor of green beans, especially canned green beans, but this recipe is my favorite way to eat green beans and one of my favorite vegetable sides.