BRAISED STRING BEANS AND CHICKPEAS

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To keep the strings beans tender while they cook, allow some of the water to cling to them before they go into the hot pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed and washed, water left clinging to beans
1 15 1/2 ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 sprig basil
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat an 8-inch pot and add a drizzle of olive oil. Scatter in the shallots. Sprinkle on the red pepper flakes and salt. Top with the green beans. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas and basil sprig and stir to combine. Cook an additional 10 minutes. Turn off heat and squeeze over lemon before serving.

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