Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
 * 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1/2 cup chopped red onion
 * 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
 * 1 16-oz. pkg. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
 * 1 6-oz. pkg. sliced cremini mushrooms
 * 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions
 * 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
 * 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
 * 2 tsp. dried thyme

Directions
1. Heat the oil and crushed red pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the garlic, onion and bell pepper. Add the green beans, and cook the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook the mixture for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and reduce the heat to low.

2. Whisk the cornstarch and 11?2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl, and stir into the beans. Add the sunflower seeds and thyme, and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot.