Frisee with French Beans and Spicy Peanut Dressing

Name: Frisee with French Beans and Spicy Peanut Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen French-cut green beans, thawed; 1 head frisee; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons jarred chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon jarred sliced ginger; 1/2 bunch scallions, sliced; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1/2 (4.25-ounce) can cream of coconut (recommended: Coco Lopez); 1 (18-ounce) jar creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup hot water; 1/2 (8.5-ounce) jar hoisin sauce; 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) bag frozen French-cut green beans, thawed
1 head frisee
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons jarred chopped garlic
1 tablespoon jarred sliced ginger
1/2 bunch scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/2 (4.25-ounce) can cream of coconut (recommended: Coco Lopez)
1 (18-ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 (8.5-ounce) jar hoisin sauce
4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Thaw green beans in a colander and pat dry to remove excess water.
2
Clean frisee and cut into bite sized pieces and set aside.
3
In a food processor, add the jalapeno, garlic, ginger and scallions.
4
Process and add the sesame oil to form a paste.
5
Transfer paste to a large bowl and whisk in cream of coconut.
6
Whisk in peanut butter; gradually whisk in water until consistency is a smooth, thick sauce.
7
Whisk in hoisin, soy sauce and cilantro.
8
This recipe will make more dressing than you need for the salad; reserve extra dressing in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for other uses.
9
Toss green beans and frisee and with enough dressing to coat.
10
Garnish with roasted peanuts.
11
Serve immediately.

363

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen French-cut green beans, thawed, 1 head frisee, 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, 1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Frisee with French Beans and Spicy Peanut Dressing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!