Quick Blistered Green Beans Recipe
Blistered Green Beans are the only way I prepare fresh green beans now. This technique skips the usual two-step process of blanching and an ice bath and instead, uses high heat to quickly char the beans for better flavor in just minutes. It is an easy side dish you can serve any night of the week or for a special holiday meal and I love that you can toss them with any sauce you like for endless variations.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 14 ounces green beans trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil or 2 parts olive oil + 1 part toasted sesame oil
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: some sort of sauce I used Fly by Jing zhong sauce
Instructions
- Position an oven rack 6 inches below the broiler unit and preheat the broiler to HI.
- Toss beans with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange in one layer on a half sheet pan (don’t line with parchment or it will burn).
- Place the sheet pan under the broiler and cook until tender and a little charred, about 5-8 minutes.
- Toss in a serving bowl with any sauce you like.
Notes
- If your beans burn quickly, move the rack down to create more distance from the broiler.
- For extra crisp edges, do not overcrowd the pan. Always cook in a single layer.
- If you want a milder flavor, reduce broil time by one to two minutes.