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Szechwan Green Beans by Melanie Foster serves: 6	No ratings Rating Details Rate this recipe Printable View Print Index Cards

A great side dish or snack to satisfy a spicy, salty craving.

Ingredients:

1 lb

green beans

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes or szechwan pepper

1 tsp

sesame oil

bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add some salt. De-string each bean from the top stem end and toss them into a colander. Rinse well under cold water and drain. Scoop the beans into the boiling water and blanch for about 3 minutes to partially cook. Remove with tongs and transfer to a baking sheet or perforated grilling pan. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper flakes and toss well.

Broil method: turn on your broiler and broil the beans, turning often until they are slightly charred and tender.

Grill method: place your grilling pan over direct medium-high heat and grill beans, turning often until they are slightly charred and tender.

Transfer cooked beans to a serving dish and drizzle with sesame oil and and sprinkle with the bacon. Serve at any temperature.

Categories:

Side Dishes
Vegetables