Green Beans with Garlic Scapes Aioli Recipe
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5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
111 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Green Beans with Garlic Scapes Aioli Recipe
Description
Green Beans with Garlic Scapes Aioli combines lightly blistered green beans sautéed in olive oil until they develop dark spots but maintain some crunch. The accompanying aioli is made by mixing mayonnaise with finely minced garlic scapes and garlic clove, along with a pinch of salt. Refrigerating the aioli allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
The green beans’ slight char adds smokiness that contrasts nicely with the creamy, herbaceous aioli. The garlic scapes contribute a milder garlic flavor with a fresh, slightly grassy quality, differentiating the aioli from standard garlic mayonnaise. Serving the beans with aioli drizzled on top or as a dipping sauce encourages enjoying the contrasting textures and flavors together.
This side is straightforward to prepare and pairs well with a wide range of main dishes. It introduces a creative use of garlic scapes, making it seasonally interesting when fresh scapes are available.
To prevent the oil from spitting while cooking, ensure the green beans are thoroughly dried before heating. The recipe recommends using homemade mayonnaise for best flavor, but store-bought varieties also work.
Ingredients
Garlic Scapes Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise see notes
- ¼ cup garlic scapes finely minced
- 1 small garlic finely minced, clove
- 1 pinch salt to taste, sea salt
Green Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb green beans trimmed
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, garlic scapes, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Put the bowl into your fridge until you're ready to serve it. Note: the mayonnaise will taste best if the flavors have at least half an hour to meld.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook them for 5 minutes, tossing them in the pan a few times. You want them to be slightly softened (with a bit of crunch left) and several nice, dark blistered spots.
- Serve the beans with the garlic scapes aioli on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
- Using fresh garlic scapes in the aioli provides a unique, mild garlic flavor worth seeking out seasonally.
- Ensure green beans are dry before cooking to avoid oil splatters.
- Homemade mayonnaise enhances the aioli's taste but canned mayo works if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 802IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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