Spicy Green Beans
Katrina
ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 2-4 cloves garlic, smooshed
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp. brown mustard seeds
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2-3 Tbsp.olive oil
directions
- 1
If using fresh beans, blanch for 1-2 minutes and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large fry pan on medium high heat. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begin to pop, add the garlic.
- 3
Stir fry the garlic until medium brown. (Don’t be afraid if the garlic appears to be burning. This actually releases more flavor.)
- 4
Add the red pepper flakes and stir for a few seconds.
- 5
Add the green beans, turning frequently.
- 6
Add the sugar and salt.
- 7
Let the beans simmer for roughly 8 minutes.(Frozen beans may take a bit longer to cook.) Be careful not to overcook the beans- they are better crunchy!
notes
For variety, this recipe works nicely with 3 cups celery instead of beans.
Source: Kara
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