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Featured Recipes from the Harried Gourmet

The Harried Gourmet is our own Vienette Olson of Trade Winds Spice Company in Stillwater. The Harried Gourmet makes great tasting foods and meals in 30 minutes or less. Listen for Vienette's weekly recipes Friday mornings at 9:40 AM.

Basil Green Beans

Green beans never tasted so good or looked so pretty. With this wonderful combination of basil, beans and balsamic even the pickiest eater won’t hesitate to finish their vegetables.

1 lb green beans, washed and trimmed
½ cup onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons Boyajian Basil Oil
½ cup red pepper, seeds removed, thinly sliced lengthwise
Trade Winds Spice Company Sea Salt
Trade Winds Spice Company freshly ground pepper

Steam the green beans until tender (approximately 7 minutes). In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon basil oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, add onions and saute for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add red pepper, green beans and balsamic vinegar, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat. Add remaining basil oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings..

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Trade Winds Spice Company
423 South Main Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-0422
www.tradewindsspice.com