Hazelnut 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 bright, savory glaze that hits every note. The technique is the secret: a screaming-hot cast iron skillet and bone-dry beans create that gorgeous blister and char you'd normally only get at a restaurant. Garlic and fresh ginger go in right after, blooming in the residual heat until they're fragrant and just golden, then coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice come together into a glossy, umami-rich glaze in under a minute. Turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a beautiful golden hue without overpowering the other flavors. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no sauces with hidden additives, no ambiguous pantry shortcuts. This is the kind of recipe that proves simple, clean cooking can be genuinely exciting. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve immediately while the beans are 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
- 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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