Citric Acid Free Blistered Green Beans with Garlic & Ginger
These blistered green beans are the kind of side dish that steals the show — deeply charred, tender-crisp, and coated in a savory glaze that hits every note. A screaming-hot cast iron skillet does the heavy lifting here, creating those gorgeous blistered spots that make the beans look and taste like something from a restaurant kitchen. The sauce comes together from coconut aminos, a touch of apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and turmeric, building real depth without relying on any citrus-derived additives or preservatives that can sneak into bottled sauces and condiments. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, that's a genuinely big deal — so many stir-fry sauces and flavor packets are loaded with it, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The garlic and ginger go in at just the right moment, blooming in the residual heat until they're fragrant and barely golden, then everything gets tossed together in a quick glaze that clings beautifully to each bean. A handful of fresh parsley scattered on top adds a bright, herby finish that makes the whole platter look as good as it tastes. Serve it immediately straight from the skillet and watch it disappear.
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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
- 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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