Skillet Green Beans With Orange Recipe

1. 1

   Finely grate the zest of the orange, and reserve it. Segment the orange, and keep the segments and juice in a bowl.

2. 2

   In a large cast iron skillet or saute pan, heat the canola oil over high heat, swirling it around the pan so it coats the bottom thinly and evenly. When the oil begins to smoke, add the beans (in batches if necessary-don't crowd the pan) and scatter 1/2 teaspoon of the salt over them. Cook, stirring only every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the beans are half blistered and blackened, about 8 minutes. Transfer the beans to a serving platter or bowl. Lift the orange segments out of their juice (reserve the juice), and scatter them over the beans. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of the orange zest over the beans and oranges.

3. 3

   Add the vinegar, olive oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to the bowl of orange juice, and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the beans. Toss, and season to taste with salt, black pepper, and the remaining orange zest.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.