fresh green beans in heaven sauce

Recipe by
Chef Potpie (Laurel)
Southworth, WA

We make this with the green beans we grow in our garden in the summer. We are always looking for different ways to use up our home-grown veggies than the usual. I've adapted this recipe to my family's tastes. It's not too spicy for me, and not spicy enough for The Hubs! Adjust the sambal at the table for those who like a bigger "kick!" This recipe makes a lot, but is easily halved.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fresh green beans in heaven sauce

  • 2 lb
    green beans, trimmed
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion finely minced
  • 5 lg
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    sesame seeds
  • 1/3 c
    soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp
    thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tsp
    sambal oelek (or sriracha)
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice (i don't use this, but if you like allspice, then do!)

How To Make fresh green beans in heaven sauce

  • 1
    Steam beans in a steamer basket, covered, above boiling water until crisp-tender. This will take 5-9 minutes. Remove beans and spread out on a baking sheet while preparing the Heaven Sauce,
  • 2
    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and saute, stirring, until the seeds are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • 3
    In a bowl whisk together the soy sauce, mayonnaise, sambal, sweet chili sauce, black pepper and allspice (if using) Add this mixture to the skillet and combine.
  • 4
    Add the beans to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve.

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