PAN-SEARED GREEN BEANS

PAN-SEARED GREEN BEANS image

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Beans:
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
Spicy Remoulade:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp capers, rinsed, drained and finely chopped
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp minced fresh parsley
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

Beans-- In a large bowl combine green beans, mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic and salt; toss to coat beans. Heat in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat until smoking. Add the beans, being careful not to crowd the pan too much (cook in two batches, if necessary). Cook beans, without disturbing, until charred patches appear, about 5 minutes. Toss beans and cook 3 to 5 minutes or more. Transfer to a bowl or plate and serve immediately with Spicy Remoulade. Per serving (based on 6 servings, without remoulade): calories: 29 (13% from fat); protein: 1.7 grams; total fat: 0.4 gram; saturated fat: 0; cholesterol: 0; sodium: 266 mg; carbohydrate: 6.2 grams; dietary fiber: 2.9 grams Spicy Remoulade-- Makes 2/3 cup Mix mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, mustard, capers, garlic, parsley and lemon juice until combined. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Per Tablespoon: calories 81 (98% from fat); protein: 0.1 gram: total fat: 8.8 grams; saturated fat: 1.3 grams; cholesterol: 7 mg: sodium: 86 mg; carbobydrate: 0.2 gram; dietary fiber: 0