Caramelized Spicy Green Beans

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans)
• 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced
• 1 tsp. peanut oil
• 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook 1 lb. fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans) in boiling salted water to cover 1 minute; drain. Plunge green beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain well, pressing between paper towels. Stir together 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper. Sauté 1 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, sliced; and green beans in 1 tsp. hot peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until beans look blistered. Sprinkle with 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt. Remove from heat; add soy sauce mixture to green bean mixture, and stir to coat.