French String Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 2
   Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss the onion and bell peppers together with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, tossing with a spatula from time to time to be sure the vegetables roast evenly.
6. 6
   Just before serving, reheat the string beans in a large saute pan drizzled with a little olive oil.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper and arrange on a platter. Spoon the roasted vegetables over the string beans and serve hot or at room temperature.