garlic green beans with a kick
A quick tasty side dish, reminded me of what our favorite Chinese restaurant serves...not a morsel left. If you don't like spice, just leave out the pepper flakes... Enjoy!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Saute
yield
3 - 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh green beans - cut into 2 inch pieces
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt - & pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to your liking
- handful - sliced almonds
- a squeeze - of lemon juice
How To Make garlic green beans with a kick
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Step 1Place a pot of water on stove and bring to a boil. Add about 1 tsp salt to the water.
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Step 2Snap bean ends and cut either in half or 2 inch pieces.
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Step 3Once water is boiling, add the beans and cook no longer than 3 minutes, you want them to be crisp tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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Step 4Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and pepper flakes. Stir frequently and saute for roughly 2 minutes.
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Step 5Add the beans and toss to coat with garlic. Salt and pepper and saute just long enough to heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and almond...Give them a squeeze of lemon, stir and serve immediately.
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Step 6Enjoy!
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#Green Beans
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Chinese
Method:
Saute
Collection:
Fresh Finds
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