Garlic Green Bean Lollipops

Name: Garlic Green Bean Lollipops
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6-8 whole beans green beans (long, thin variety); 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 6-8 sticks bamboo skewers

Tender green beans are blanched, rolled into spiral shapes, and dressed with a bright garlic vinaigrette. These playful bites make an irresistible cold appetizer that's crisp, tangy, and packed with flavor.

25 min

Easy

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A creative way to transform simple green beans into something special. The rolling technique gives these vegetables a fun lollipop appearance while retaining their satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

green beans (long, thin variety) 6-8 whole beans

garlic cloves, minced 3 cloves

white vinegar 2 tablespoons

sesame oil 1 teaspoon

salt ½ teaspoon

sugar ¼ teaspoon

bamboo skewers 6-8 sticks

Instructions

Prepare the green beans

Select green beans that are relatively straight and similar in length. Trim off any tough ends and wash thoroughly under cold water.

Blanch until tender-crisp

Bring a pot of well-salted water to a gentle boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 5-6 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender but still have a slight snap. Avoid overcooking.

Cool and shape

Immediately transfer the beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once completely cooled, remove and pat dry. Starting from one end, carefully spiral the bean around itself to create a rolled coil shape.

Skewer the rolls

Gently insert a bamboo skewer through the center of each rolled green bean, pushing through from top to bottom to secure the spiral shape.

Make the garlic dressing

In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, white vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

Serve

Arrange the green bean lollipops on a serving plate. Drizzle or brush the garlic dressing over the top. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.