GREEN BEANS WITH CHILI-ORANGE OIL

Green Beans with Chili-Orange Oil image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 large strips orange zest
3 Tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1/2 lb green beans, steamed

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, combine oil and orange zest. Let infuse for 2-3 hours. In the last hour, stir in red pepper flakes. Strain oil through a fine sieve and reserve orange strips for garnish.
2. Place beans in a steamer and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from steamer and set aside.
3. While beans are cooking, in a skillet over medium heat, heat ½ tbsp. chili-orange oil. Add vegetables and cook, stirring often, until warmed through and tender, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper, drizzle remaining oil and pour orange juice; sauté for 15 seconds.
4. Transfer beans in a serving dish and garnish with reserved orange strips.
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