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| 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 | ||||
| 3 | bacon strips, cooked and crumbled | ||||
| Directions: | |||||
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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. |
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