Haricots Verts With Hot Pepper Relish
"A simple and colorful side dish. It can also be made one day ahead."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs French haricots vert or 1 1/2 lbs other thin green beans, trimmed
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For relish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup finely chopped shallot
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 red bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1 fresh serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar
directions
- Prepare haricots verts: Cook beans in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
- Drain beans well and season with salt and pepper.
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Make relish:
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook shallots, stirring, until just softened.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add bell peppers and chile and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add vinegar and sugar and cook, stirring, until liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Cool relish and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve beans topped with relish.
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Cooks' notes:
- Beans may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in paper towels in a sealable plastic bag.
- Relish may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
lazyme
Grapeview, Washington
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