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Andalusian Garlic Green Beans

Andalusian Garlic Green Beans | Judias Verdes a la Andaluza

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 181 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs. fresh green beans 450 grams
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 2 slices baguette 1 inch / 2.50 cm thick each
  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.50 grams
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 15 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a stockpot halfway with water, season generously with salt, and heat with a high heat

  2. In the meantime, trim off the ends from the green beans, then add them into a colander, and rinse under water

  3. Once the water comes to a boil in the stockpot, add in the green beans, once it comes back to a boil, go for 1 to 2 minutes or until the green beans are just al dente, then reserve some of the cooking water and transfer the green beans into a bowl with iced water, once they're cool enough to handle, lay them over a dishcloth and pat dry

  4. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  5. After a couple of minutes, add in the slices of baguette and cloves of garlic, fry the ingredients for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly golden fried all around, then remove from the pan and turn off the heat

  6. Add the slices of fried baguette and the cloves of garlic into a tall plastic cylinder, along with the jarred roasted red bell peppers, cumin, white wine vinegar, and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the reserved cooking water, using a hand blender, blend the ingredients until you get a smooth puree

  7. Heat the same fry pan with the olive oil with a medium heat

  8. After a couple of minutes, add in the green beans and mix continuously, after 1 to 2 minutes, add in the puree and season everything with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes

  9. Transfer the mixture into a serving dish and top off with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Andalusian Garlic Green Beans | Judias Verdes a la Andaluza
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 361mg16%
Potassium 310mg9%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 882IU18%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.