Baking (Bread)•healthy
spicy yellow beans with shallots + lemon
The Clever Carrot recipe - Baking (Bread)

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3/4 lb. yellow haricots verts, trimmed
- 1 large shallot, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1/4- 1 tsp. dried red chili flakes (depending on preference)
- 1 lemon
- olive oil
- coarse, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large saute pan, warm a splash of olive oil over medium-low heat.
- 2
Add the yellow beans, shallots, garlic and chili flakes. Season with salt.
- 3
Saute the beans until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add a small splash of water to the pan, and place a lid on top.
- 5
Cook the beans on low for about 3-5 minutes. Tip: If your heat is too high, the outside will overcook, causing the inside to remain crunchy.
- 6
Remove the lid, and continue to cook until all of the moisture has evaporated and the beans are crisp tender.
- 7
Add a small squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Adjust with more lemon and salt as desired.
- 8
Serve warm.