Sauteed Garlic Scapes (or Green Beans)with Red Pepper & Almonds

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups garlic scapes, 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds

Recipe

• 1 cover& cook scapes in a pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
• 2 drain& chill under cold water, then drain well& pat dry.
• 3 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook scapes, peppers& seasoning, stirring occasionally, until softened- about 4 minutes.
• 4 stir in almonds.