Mario Batali’s Green Beans (Fagiolini in Padella)
Mario Batali’s Green Beans (Fagiolini in Padella) has fresh green beans sauteed with garlic, red onion, red pepper flakes, and fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: saute
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (approximately 0.5 ounces)
- 1 small red onion, cut into thin slices (approximately 4 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or up to 1 teaspoon if you like it spicier)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 pound green beans, tops removed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a cover, heat the olive oil over medium heat until the oil just starts to smoke.
- Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and mint and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beans and toss to coat. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until green beans are tender but not mushy.
- Remove skillet from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
