Smoky Charred Green Beans with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Smoky Charred Green Beans with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
These green beans are roasted until slightly charred and tender, then tossed in a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. The result is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Green beans are a summer staple, but they can be boring if they're not cooked properly. Roasting them brings out their natural sweetness and gives them a slightly smoky flavor. The lemon-tahini dressing is a bright and tangy contrast to the charred green beans. It's made with fresh lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and water. The tahini adds a rich, nutty flavor to the dressing, while the lemon juice and garlic brighten it up. This recipe is a great way to use up fresh green beans and it's a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Fresh green beans
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Lemon juice
- Tahini
- Garlic
- Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Trim the green beans and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the green beans on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly charred and tender.
- While the green beans are roasting, make the lemon-tahini dressing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and water.
- Once the green beans are done roasting, transfer them to a serving bowl and pour the lemon-tahini dressing over them.
- Toss to coat and serve immediately.
Why It Works
- Roasting the green beans at a high temperature gives them a slightly charred flavor and crispy texture.
- The lemon-tahini dressing is a bright and tangy contrast to the charred green beans.
- The tahini adds a rich, nutty flavor to the dressing, while the lemon juice and garlic brighten it up.
- This recipe is a great way to use up fresh green beans and it's a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion.