Begin by blanching the beans. Boil 2 to 3 cups of water plus 1 teaspoon salt. Cook beans no more than 2 to 3 minutes, then scoop out and immediately place in an ice bath to shock. Drain beans
2
Heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add the garlic and sauté for a brief minute or two. Add the red chili flakes and stir.
3
Add the blanched, well-drained green beans and toss over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and taste to adjust the seasoning. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
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Sweet Hot Green Beans
PREP TIME2 mins
COOK TIME10 mins
SERVINGS4
INGREDIENTS
1lb
green beans, trimmed
2Tbsp
Vera Jane's Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2
cloves garlic, minced
1tsp
granulated sugar (or more to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Begin by blanching the beans. Boil 2 to 3 cups of water plus 1 teaspoon salt. Cook beans no more than 2 to 3 minutes, then scoop out and immediately place in an ice bath to shock. Drain beans
2
Heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add the garlic and sauté for a brief minute or two. Add the red chili flakes and stir.
3
Add the blanched, well-drained green beans and toss over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and taste to adjust the seasoning. Add the salt and pepper to taste.