Red Noodle Yard Bean Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound red noodle yard beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 large shallots, peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil

PREPARATION

1. Bring 3 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Add trimmed and cut beans to the pot and boil until crisp-tender for about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain the beans and then plunge into a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
4. Drain beans well, pat dry and set aside.
5. In a small frying pan heat 1 teaspoon olive oil.
6. Add sliced shallots and minced garlic and sauté over low-medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until shallots cook through and garlic becomes aromatic. Remove from heat.
7. Toss beans with fried shallots and garlic and add remaining ingredients and season with salt, to taste.

– Bridget Meigs