Many people only think of green beans around Thanksgiving time, but it’s a perfect weeknight addition to any meal too. This recipe was originally featured in our November 2003 article on simple holiday recipes; account executive Andy Blitzer had said it adds a new dimension to the typical, traditional green bean casserole. If you’re not a spice-lover, just remove the peppers.

Other ideas for green beans: roast them in the oven with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic or steam them and serve hot or cold in a salad.

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