- 9 ounces green beans (frozen or fresh) (260g)
- salt and water for cooking the beans
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ⅓ cup diced Spanish chorizo (65g)
Prepare a bowl of iced water and set to one side.
Add the beans to salted boiling water and cook for around 3 minutes til tender, but with a bit of bite still.
Drain the beans and place into the iced water and set to one side.
Heat the oil in a skillet on the stovetop. Once hot add the diced chorizo.
Cook the chorizo for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally til crispy.
Drain the beans and add to the chorizo in the skillet.
Cook for a couple of minutes to warm the beans through, stirring to coat the beans in the oil, and serve.
- Cook the beans is salted water to start adding flavor right from the start.
- Take care not to overcook the beans, they should still have a slight bite to them.
- Don't skip the iced water. This will stop the cooking process and keep the beans a nice vibrant green color.
- Nutritional values are an estimate.
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg