Simple, delicious, the perfect side dish. Green beans are ideal for serving alongside your favourite mains, from a classic roast to a Thai curry. This dish has been inspired by the flavours of Hawaii, so we recommend serving this dish alongside our Kalua pork recipe.
Main ingredients
- Vegetables
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 500g green beans
- 2-3 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp of salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 tbsp almond flakes, roasted in a pan
- 3 tbsp coconut chips, roasted in a pan
- Salt, optional
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Method
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1Wash and clean the beans and remove any threads if necessary. Blanch the beans in boiling salted water for about 4 minutes, then drain into a sieve and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
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2In the meantime, put half of the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and ginger and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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3Put the remaining butter and green beans in the pan and season with salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes while stirring. Add the shallot and garlic mixture back to the pan, stir and sprinkle with the toasted almond flakes and coconut chips. Serve immediately.
