From the corner kitchen
Crispy garlic beans
A vegetable-forward plate with crunch, warmth, and enough confidence for center stage. Serve with toast or simply a fork.
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The method
Make the plate.
01
Dry the beans well. Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the garlic until pale gold. Remove half.
02
Add beans and chile flakes. Cook until the bottoms crisp and the edges split.
03
Finish with lemon juice, herbs, the reserved garlic, and black pepper.
Kitchen margin note
Leave room for the last squeeze.
Taste before serving. The final bit of acid, salt, or crunch is usually where the meal becomes yours.