Sides : Festive Green Beans

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  
• 3 medium leeks, well rinsed and sliced
  
• 2 large red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
  
• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  
• 1 teaspoon Original TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce
  
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  

Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper strips; cook 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, steam green beans 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add beans to skillet along with garlic, salt, TABASCO^® Sauce and lemon peel; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Makes 8 servings.