Instructions

  1. Top& tail green beans.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add beans& blanch for 2 – 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  3. Drain& refresh with cold water until beans are cold.
  4. Trim garlic scapes& remove any seed pods.
  5. Cut into pieces about the same length as the beans.
  6. Blanch for 1 – 2 minutes; drain& refresh with cold water.
  7. Heat oil in skillet on medium heat; add scapes& saute for 2 minutes.
  8. Add beans& red peppers.
  9. Toss together, cover skillet& cook for 2 minutes longer or until scapes are crisp-tender.
  10. Uncover& season with salt, pepper& balsamic vinegar.