Blackened Green Beans

Name: Blackened Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt, plus 2 teaspoons sea salt; 3 cups green beans, ends cut; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt, plus 2 teaspoons sea salt
3 cups green beans, ends cut
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Directions

1

In a medium sauce pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt.
2

Add green beans and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes.
3

Remove from water and immediately place in an ice water bath.
4

In a medium bowl, mix all dry ingredients, including the 2 teaspoons sea salt, thoroughly.
5

Toss green beans in mixture.
6

In a large saute pan, add oil and heat to almost smoking.
7

Add green beans and cook until spices begin to blacken, approximately 2 minutes.
8

When done, add butter, toss, place on plate, and garnish with Parmesan.