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

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