Stir-Fried Green Beans and Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut off ends of green beans and discard. Cut beans crosswise in half.

2. 2

   Cut the bell pepper lengthwise in half, and cut out seeds and membrane. Cut bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.

3. 3

   Heat the water and beans to boiling in the skillet over high heat. Reduce heat just enough so water bubbles gently. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender when pierced with a fork. Larger, more mature beans will need to cook longer than young, small beans. If necessary, drain off any excess water.

4. 4

   Add the bell pepper and oil to the beans in the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir-fry with a turner or large spoon about 2 minutes, lifting and stirring constantly, until bell pepper is crisp-tender when pierced with a fork.

5. 5

   Stir in marjoram.