It is easy to make a very delicious blanched and seasoned green beans recipe. The Blanched beans “snap” when you break them, are crunchy when you bite them and are delicious when you eat them. Especially the shallots, garlic, and chili flakes give it a unique flavor.
This blanched and seasoned beans recipe is simple, but it is tricky to keep it crispy, tender, and bright green. It should be noted that creating the best dish starts with picking out the best ingredients. When you buy green beans, make sure they are green in color, and they should snap when you brake them. It’s best to cook them as soon as you purchase them; the longer you wait, the beans may get spoiled. This blanched green beans recipe is simple, but it is tricky to keep crispy, tender, and bright green.
Unlike all the sweets and chips we bring to the holiday table, blanched seasoned green beans are a healthy addition to your table. Green beans contain vitamin A, B, C, E, and K. It has no cholesterol and is suitable for your heart health. Additionally, green beans are rich in fiber and protein. All the vitamins and minerals in green beans are ideal for solid bones, muscles, a healthy heart, and a healthy immune system. undoubtedly green beans are great for your overall health.
Finally, with all the vitamins and minerals, green beans are a healthy and tasty side dish. This blanched seasoned beans recipe is perfect for your holiday table.
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Cuisine: American
Course: Side dish
Prep Time: 15 – 20 minutes
Cook time: 3 min
Servs: 4-5
Ingredients
1 pound green beans
3 shallots sliced
3 big cloves of garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili flakes
Water as needed
How to Blanch Green Beans
1. Remove both ends of the beans.
2. Boil a pot of water and add salt.
3. At this time, prepare a bowl of cold water with ice on the side.
4. Cook green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
5. Transfer beans from boiling water and place them into ice water to shock the beans and especially to preserve the green color.
6. Finally, remove the beans from the ice water and drain them.
How to Season Blanched Green Beans
1. First, cut shallots and garlic into small pieces.
2. Heat oil on a pan and add onion, garlic, and crushed red chili flakes. Then stir everything together.
3. Add the beans to the pan.
4. Stir everything together, cover with a lid, and let it cook for 5 minutes
5. After 5 minutes, take off the lid and stir.
The blanched beans dish is ready to serve as a side dish for any occasion.
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