Garlic Toasted Beans Salad Recipe
Description:
The Garlic Toasted Beans Salad is a delicious, quick, and nutritious side dish that highlights the flavor of seasonal French beans. With its high fiber content, this salad is an excellent choice for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet. The addition of garlic adds a wonderful aroma, while the slight heat from dry red chillies gives this dish a delicious kick. Perfect for those on a diet or anyone looking for a heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly option, this salad is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Cuisine: Continental
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Green beans (French Beans) | 300 grams, cut into 1-inch pieces and blanched |
| Garlic | 10 cloves, thinly sliced |
| Dry Red Chillies | 2, de-seeded and roughly torn |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Green Beans:
Start by trimming the ends off the green beans, then cut them into 1-inch pieces. Blanch the beans by boiling them in salted water for about 2 minutes, ensuring they remain crisp and vibrant. Once blanched, immediately transfer the beans into a bowl of cold water to retain their crunch. -
Prepare the Garlic and Chillies:
In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced garlic and roughly torn dry red chillies to the pan. Sauté them until the garlic turns golden brown, releasing its fragrance and infusing the oil with flavor. -
Combine the Beans with Garlic and Chillies:
Once the garlic is golden and aromatic, drain the blanched beans and add them to the pan. Stir the beans well to combine them with the garlic and chillies. Season with salt to taste and sauté the mixture for about one more minute. -
Serve:
Once the beans are well-coated in the garlic and olive oil, turn off the heat. Transfer the Garlic Toasted Beans Salad into a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions:
This Garlic Toasted Beans Salad is the perfect side dish to complement a variety of main courses. For a complete meal, serve it alongside Roasted Tomato and Pumpkin Soup and Spaghetti Pomodoro. The combination of flavors makes for a well-balanced and satisfying meal.
Enjoy this light, healthy, and flavorful side dish that’s sure to impress!
