Blackened Green Beans

Name: Blackened Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green beans, stems picked off; 2 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 3 teaspoons cornmeal; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 teaspoons finely ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh green beans, stems picked off
2 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
4 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3 teaspoons finely ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

1

Mix all seasonings in a bowl.
2

Preheat cast iron pan or heavy wok over high heat until white hot, about 8-10 minutes.
3

Plunge beans into stock pot of rapidly boiling water for about 30 seconds or until bright green.
4

Drain.
5

Place beans into large work bowl coat evenly with the oil.
6

Sprinkle all of the seasoning over beans and coat evenly.
7

Drop beans into hot pan (can work in batches, don't overload the pan) move beans around with tongs to char the spices evenly.
8

Should take about 1-2 minutes.
9

Enjoy!