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green beans with chili-orange oil

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

This healthy Green Beans with Chili-Orange Oil side dish has a grown up tasty twist! Oil infusion is a great way to enhance the flavor of your dishes!

yield 4 servings
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For green beans with chili-orange oil

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lg
    strips orange zest
  • 3 Tbsp
    orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/2 lb
    green beans, steamed

How To Make green beans with chili-orange oil

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine oil and orange zest. Let infuse for 2-3 hours. In the last hour, stir in red pepper flakes. Strain oil through a fine sieve and reserve orange strips for garnish.
  • 2
    Place beans in a steamer and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from steamer and set aside.
  • 3
    While beans are cooking, in a skillet over medium heat, heat ½ tbsp. chili-orange oil. Add vegetables and cook, stirring often, until warmed through and tender, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper, drizzle remaining oil and pour orange juice; sauté for 15 seconds.
  • 4
    Transfer beans in a serving dish and garnish with reserved orange strips.
  • 5
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