Candida Diet Friendly Blistered Green Beans with Garlic & Ginger
These blistered green beans are the kind of side dish that makes you forget you're eating clean. A screaming-hot cast iron skillet does the heavy lifting here, charring the beans until they're deeply caramelized on the outside and still tender-crisp at the center — a texture that's genuinely hard to beat. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that savory, umami-rich depth without any of the fermented grains that can be problematic on a candida-conscious eating plan. A splash of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice brighten everything up, while turmeric and fresh ginger add warmth and anti-inflammatory punch. The garlic gets its own moment in the pan — toasted just until golden and fragrant — so every bite carries that irresistible savory edge. Everything comes together in a glossy, flavor-packed glaze that coats each bean beautifully. Scatter some fresh parsley on top and serve straight from the skillet while it's still sizzling.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
Ingredient noteCoconut aminos is a common stand-in for soy sauce on a candida diet. It does carry a little sugar from coconut sap, but this recipe uses only about 1 1/2 teaspoons per serving, which is likely fine.
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the green beans completely dry with paper towels — any surface moisture will cause steaming rather than blistering.
- 2
Heat a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet over high heat for 2 minutes, until the pan is very hot and just beginning to smoke.
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