Dramatically Seared Green Beans
Transform your side dish repertoire with these *Dramatically Seared Green Beans*, a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe that highlights the magic of high-heat cooking. Crisp, fresh green beans are seared to caramelized perfection in a sizzling cast iron skillet, creating an irresistible charred exterior while preserving their natural crunch. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, a hint of red chili flakes for a subtle kick, and a finishing touch of zesty lemon juice, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a bold side for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike, these skillet-seared green beans are a simple yet sensational way to elevate any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.75 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing any stems or ends.
Pat the green beans completely dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure proper searing.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves; set aside.
Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until piping hot, about 2 minutes.
Add olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
Carefully add the green beans to the hot skillet in a single layer; do not overcrowd to allow even searing. Let them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred on one side.
Toss the green beans with tongs and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still crisp and charred in spots.
Reduce the heat to low and immediately stir in the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to avoid burning the garlic.
Season the green beans with sea salt and black pepper, stirring to coat evenly.
Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the seared green beans. Give them one final toss to combine.
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter and serve hot as a dramatic and delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
97 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 370 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
