Skillet-Charred Green Beans with Crispy Sesame Topping

Name: Skillet-Charred Green Beans with Crispy Sesame Topping
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon, panko bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon, Sichuan peppercorns; 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Korean, red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon, toasted sesame oil; ¾ teaspoon, kosher salt; ½ teaspoon, grated orange zest; 1 pound, green bean, trimmed; 2 , scallions, green parts only, sliced thin

Side Dishes
Vegetables
Vegetarian

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2018

Skillet-charring produces deeply browned green beans with satisfying chew.

SERVES 4

TIME 45 minutes

Skillet-Charred Green Beans with Crispy Sesame Topping

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