Blistered Dragon Tongue Beans with Charred Lemon & Chili Oil

Serves 4 | Ready in 15 minutes

This vibrant dish is quick to prepare and delivers big flavor: smoky, spicy, citrusy, and just a touch sweet. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients:
1 lb Dragon Tongue Beans , trimmed

1 tbsp Texas olive oil

½ tsp chili flakes or a drizzle of SAVIR Jala Pepa Hot Sauce

1 lemon , halved

Flaky sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Optional: Shaved Mozz Co Queso Fresco or toasted almonds

Instructions:
Char the lemon:
Heat a dry skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place lemon halves cut-side down until deeply browned (3–4 minutes). Remove and set aside.

Blister the beans:
In the same bread, add olive oil. Toss in beans and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and blistered in spots. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Finish:
Squeeze the charred lemon over the beans, toss to coat, and serve warm.

Optional toppings:

Add fresh cheese or nuts for richness and crunch.

Variations:

Toss with roasted cherry tomatoes or halved Village Farms grape tomatoes

Add to a grain bowl with Organic Farro , herbs, and a soft egg

Stir into a summer pasta with garlic and breadcrumbs

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