Sautéed Green Beans and Brussels Sprouts with Chile and Mint

By carinem25

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried mint

Preparation

Step 1

Cook green beans in a 4-quart pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat oil with red pepper flakes in a 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably straight-sided) over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sauté Brussels sprouts with 1/2 teaspoon salt until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.

Add beans and sauté 2 minutes. Add water and boil until evaporated and vegetables are just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mint. Season with salt.