Green Bean Pepper Parmesan

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 medium yellow pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-3-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

1. In large, heavy skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat.  
2. Add water, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.  Cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.  
3. Add beans, basil, and salt.  Cover and steam until beans are just tender, about 7 minutes.  
4. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.  
5. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.  Serve immediately.

*recipe from Colorado's Collage cookbook