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Blackened cilantro lime green beans

Easy Blackened Cilantro Lime Green Beans

Cook Like My Mom Staff
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Fresh or frozen green beans
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Washed, rough chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Peeled
  • 2 tbs Olive oil
  • 2 Limes
  • 2 Green onions Washed and trimmed
  • 1 tbs Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flake

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add green beans to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, then add 1 tbs of olive oil and season with salt. Continue to cook green beans for a total of 15 minutes or until beans are blackened and blistered then remove from heat.
  • Add chopped and washed cilantro, juice and zest of 2 limes, garlic clove, green onions, red pepper flake, and 1 tbs of olive oil to a stand mixer. Pulse until smooth and set aside.
  • Mix the blackened green beans with the cilantro lime dressing and serve family style. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Keyword Green beans, Sides