Pescatarian Blistered Green Beans with Garlic & Ginger
These green beans are the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show — deeply charred, tender-crisp, and coated in a glossy, aromatic glaze that hits every note at once. The technique is the secret: a screaming-hot cast iron skillet and completely dry beans create that signature blister and char instead of a soggy steam. Garlic and ginger go in at just the right moment, blooming in the residual heat until they're golden and fragrant without burning. Coconut aminos bring a savory, umami-rich depth, while a splash of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice keep everything bright and balanced. The turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden hue to the finished glaze. This dish fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle — every ingredient is plant-based, whole, and completely free of meat, so there's no substitution stress or label-reading required. 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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