Rice 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 glossy, savory-sweet glaze that hits every note. The secret is a screaming-hot cast iron skillet and completely dry beans, which together create that gorgeous blister and char you'd normally only get at a restaurant. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a rich umami depth without any grain-based ingredients, making this naturally free of rice and rice derivatives without any awkward substitutions. A quick hit of fresh ginger, golden garlic, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice rounds out the glaze with brightness and just enough bite. The whole thing comes together in minutes once your pan is hot, and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve immediately — these beans are at their absolute best straight from the skillet.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!