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Charred Green Beans with Salsa
Serves 4.
A friendly side dish, but with its unexpected sparkle, you’ll be tempted to put it into regular dinner rotation. Resist the urge to stir the green beans often—that’s the key to getting a nice amount of char.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) green beans, ends trimmed
- 4 tsp (20 mL) extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped white onion
- 2 cups (500 mL) halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) unsalted toasted pumpkin seeds
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 215
- protein 9 g
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total fat
17 g
- sat. fat 3 g
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total carbohydrates
18 g
- sugars 5 g
- fibre 6 g
- sodium 163 mg
Directions
01
In large microwave-safe dish, place beans and add 1/4 cup (60 mL) water. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain and pat dry. Alternatively, steam beans in a steamer basket on the stovetop.
02
In large skillet, heat 2 tsp (10 mL) oil over medium-high. Add green beans; cook, stirring once or twice, until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove beans from skillet.
03
Heat remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) oil in skillet over medium. Add onion and cook until onion has softened, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno or serrano pepper, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and begun to break down, about 5 minutes. Stir in green beans, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve topped with pumpkin seeds.
