Blistered Green Beans & Shishito Peppers
Shishitos are usually mild, but every once in a while you get a firecracker. That’s what makes this dish really fun! Blistering the beans and peppers in a skillet gives them a nice charred taste without having to toss them on the grill or under the broiler. If you can’t find shishito peppers, try multicolored mini bell peppers instead.
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Pepper Power
If you suffer from frustrating PMS symptoms, shishito peppers may help. These spicy greens contain up to 15% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin B6, a nutrient linked to easing symptoms such as depression, anxiety and irritability.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp safflower oil
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 8 oz shishito peppers
- 1 clove garlic, thinly slicedÂ
- 2 tsp grated lemon zestÂ
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (TRY: Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes)
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsleyÂ
- 3 tbsp sliced almonds, toastedÂ
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
Preparation
1. In a large sauté pan on high, heat oil. Add beans and peppers. Sauté until vegetables are blistered on all sides, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant and garlic is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
2. Transfer mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with parsley, almonds and salt.
Make Ahead: Prep the veg and toasted almonds ahead of time and sauté right before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/8 of recipe
- Calories 47
- Carbohydrate Content 6 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 149 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g