Ingredients

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　1/2 small red onion, diced

　　2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

　　1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced

　　1 garlic clove, slivered

　　1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

　　1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring, until pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans, lemon zest, and 1 cup water, and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover, and cook until beans have absorbed most of the liquid, about 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice; season again with salt and pepper.

　　Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors.Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.