Green Beans with Mint and Red Onion
Fresh green beans are sautéed with red onion, garlic, chile flakes and mint for a quick side with heat, sweetness and a bright herbal finish.
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Total 25 min · Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 green beans, hopefully fresh
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Warm the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat, stopping just before it begins to smoke. Add the onion, garlic, chile flakes, and mint, and cook everything together for about a minute.
- Add the green beans to the pan and continue cooking, giving them a stir now and then, for 15 minutes. Season to taste before serving.