Blanched Green Beans with Scallion and Soy
These Blanched Green Beans with Scallion and Soy are crisp, savory, and full of umami. A quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Green Beans, trimmed
- 3 Scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for blanching water)
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Prepare an ice bath on the side.
- Blanch green beans for 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer immediately to the ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
- In a small skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium. Add garlic and scallions and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, then remove from heat.
- Place green beans in a bowl and toss with the warm dressing.
- Season with black pepper and garnish with extra scallions if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the green beans — they should remain crisp.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor infusion.
- To make ahead, store beans and dressing separately and combine before serving.
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