Caramelized Spicy Green Beans

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Makes 4 servings
By Mari Lappin, Carmel, IN
February 2013
RECIPE BY Southern Living

From the Kitchen of Mari Lappin, Carmel, IN

"When I serve this irresistible dish, I never have to talk my family into eating their veggies."

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

How to Make It

Cook haricots verts in boiling salted water to cover 1 minute; drain. Plunge green beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain well, pressing between paper towels. Stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, and dried crushed red pepper. Sauté bell pepper, onion, and green beans in hot peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until beans look blistered. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Remove from heat; add soy sauce mixture to green bean mixture, and stir to coat.

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Ratings & Reviews

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olive04
May 28, 2017
We had a green and a red pepper so we used them both; we added another onion; because we love them so; and we doubled the sauce since we had so many more veges.  It was outstanding.

GolferBabe21
May 28, 2017
Oh, and I added some sciracha sauce; since we like it hot.

Golfergirl's Review

Bselder1958
January 19, 2013
These are simple and delicious! Great flavor and very easy to prepare! Going in my permanent recipe collection.

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SallieC
February 05, 2013
N/A

mbailey's Review

Golfergirl
February 15, 2013
Made this for Valentine's Day, delicious and easy. Make sure not to overcook the greenbeans so they stay crisp when sauted with the pepper and onion.

GolferBabe21's Review

TityTuray
March 31, 2013
Made this as a side to our Easter ham. It was a big hit

SallieC's Review

dbr958
February 20, 2013
I used frozen haricots (from Trader Joe's) that worked great. I have found the frozen alternatives are just as tasty and easier to come by. I do agree that this recipe makes green beans exciting and memorable.

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StephinColorado
November 28, 2013
Made it for thanksgiving and it was a hit.

olive04's Review

mbailey
September 05, 2013
I was disappointed. The sauce wasn't great,something was missing.

StephinColorado's Review

April 15, 2013
Wow! These are really good - so glad I found the recipe. They would go perfect with an Asian type dinner, but I would have them anytime! A great alternative to standard green beans - I will be making these often. I did pour the brown sugar/soy sauce mixture onto the beans at the end on low temperature, just so everything would melt and coat the beans well.