a quest for measured pleasure...
Oooh, it's a hot one out there today, definitely a day for hangin' by the pool. Just John and me, since my stepdaughter left for a trip today, and Nathan's spending the afternoon with his dad's family. So...a little sun, a late-afternoon shower, a simple, light dinner of grilled shrimps with spicy braised green beans, a 6 pm baseball game, and we're all gooood. (Recipe posted in comments, below.)Labels: green beans, shrimp
posted by Stephanie @ 12:46 PM
Mom, wife, home-maker and sensualist, I love experiencing the good things in life – food, wine, beauty, comfort, order, laughter, love – in moderation. Read here as I log my daily pleasure pursuits (mostly food! At my core, I am a foodie…) and my only sometimes successful efforts at keeping it all in balance. Check out my recipes (posted in comments and listed below), leave me a note, send me an email, click on my links to the offerings of talented friends and family and unique vendors. Make yourself something delicious and healthy to eat, perhaps pour yourself a glass of wine, and enjoy!
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Spicy Braised Green Beans
Serves 4-6
1 lb. thin green beans (haricot vert), trimmed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
1/2 small onion, sliced thinly
1 c. chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4-1/2 tsp. dried pepper flakes
coarse salt
Cook green beans in boiling water until tender-crisp. Drain in a colander. Meanwhile, heat olive in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Slowly saute garlic and onions, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and a bit of coarse salt and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in green beans, cover, and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. Season with more coarse salt. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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