Green Beans with Chili-Orange Oil
This healthy Green Beans with Chili-Orange Oil side dish has a grown up tasty twist! Oil infusion is a great way to enhance the flavor of your dishes!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
- 2 large strips orange zest
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 lb. green beans, steamed Footnote
- 3 tbsp. orange juice tips & tricks
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine oil and orange zest. Let infuse for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- In the last hour, stir in red pepper flakes.
- Strain oil through a fine sieve and reserve orange strips for garnish.
- Place beans in a steamer and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the steamer and set aside.
- While beans are cooking, in a skillet over medium heat, heat ½ tbsp. chili-orange oil.
- Add steamed vegetables and cook, stirring often, until warmed through and tender, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper, drizzle on the remaining oil and pour in the orange juice; sauté for 15 seconds.
- Transfer the beans to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved orange strips.
Notes
Footnote: Use asparagus instead of green beans