Caramelized Spicy Green Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans)
  • 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp. peanut oil
  • 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook 1 lb. fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans) 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 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper. Sauté 1 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, sliced; and green beans in 1 tsp. hot peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until beans look blistered. Sprinkle with 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt. Remove from heat; add soy sauce mixture to green bean mixture, and stir to coat.