Szechuan Citrus Green Beans [Vegan, Grain-Free]

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These spicy Szechuan green beans are the perfect side to any Chinese dish. Fresh green beans are blanched, allowing them to retain their texture, then tossed with sesame oil, fresh herbs, and ground Szechuan pepper. They're crisp and sweet, with just the right amount of bite!

Szechuan Citrus Green Beans [Vegan, Grain-Free]

Ingredients

2 cups of green beans
Lemon zest from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 big handful of finely chopped cilantro
Half a handful of parsley
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon of ground Szechuan pepper
1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes (optional)

Preparation

Blanch the green beans. Prepare an ice water bath and bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil the green beans for two hours, then drain and transfer to the ice bath until completely cooled.
When ready, drain the green beans and combine all ingredients in a big bowl.

Notes

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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Natalie Yonan is a raw chef and recipe developer, she's the blogger behind Happy Health Blog. She combines her biggest passions of healthy foods and beauty by creating delicious, stunning, healthy and easy to make dishes that inspire people to bring more plant foods into their diets. She travels the world, experiments in the kitchen, and she's started her own raw dessert company and set up workshops to share her passion for food with the world.