Charred Green Beans with Harissa and Almonds

Charred Green Beans with Harissa and Almonds
Charred Green Beans with Harissa and Almonds
Use this easy, vibrant homemade harissa to transform charred green beans (or any grilled veggies) into a wonderful side dish all season long.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Food Processor Side Picnic Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Almond Green Bean Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation Char bell pepper (if using fresh) and jalapenños directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until soft and charred all over, 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let steam for 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and mince bell pepper and jalapenños. Combine peppers, chiles, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down sides of bowl, to make a coarse paste. Pulse in 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, coriander, and cumin. Season harissa with salt and black pepper. Place beans in a medium bowl; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and black pepper and toss to coat. heat a large cast-iron skillet or other large heavy skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook beans, turning occasionally, until blistered and charred in places but still crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. (Or cook them in a grill basket on the grill.) Transfer to a large bowl; toss with harissa and almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature. Per serving: 160 calories, 11 g fat, 8 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Char bell pepper (if using fresh) and jalapenños directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until soft and charred all over, 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let steam for 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and mince bell pepper and jalapenños. Combine peppers, chiles, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down sides of bowl, to make a coarse paste. Pulse in 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, coriander, and cumin. Season harissa with salt and black pepper. Place beans in a medium bowl; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and black pepper and toss to coat. heat a large cast-iron skillet or other large heavy skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook beans, turning occasionally, until blistered and charred in places but still crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. (Or cook them in a grill basket on the grill.) Transfer to a large bowl; toss with harissa and almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature. Per serving: 160 calories, 11 g fat, 8 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit