Smashed Green Beans With Lemony Sumac Dressing

thanksgiving olive oil pumpkin seed pepita kosher salt pepper green bean lemon juice sumac lemon zest asian pear parsley healthyish

Sohla El-Waylly

4 - 6 Servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1 lb. green beans

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice

2 tsp. sumac or 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

1 medium Asian pear

1 cup (lightly packed) parsley leaves with tender stems

Method

Cook oil and pumpkin seeds (or use reserved cleaned seeds from Winter Squash Bharta) in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until oil around seeds is sizzling and seeds are golden, about 4 minutes. Strain pumpkin seeds through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl; set oil aside. Transfer pumpkin seeds to a plate; immediately season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

Working in batches if needed, cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to an ice water bath as you go.

Whisk lemon juice and sumac in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Gradually stream in reserved oil, whisking constantly until incorporated. Working with 5–7 green beans at a time, line up beans and trim stem ends. Smash with a rolling pin to split open. Cut beans into 1" pieces and transfer to bowl with dressing. Toss to coat and let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour or cover and chill up to 12 hours.

When ready to serve, cut pear into ½"-thick wedges, then halve crosswise. Add to green beans along with parsley and half of reserved pumpkin seeds; toss well. Top with remaining pumpkin seeds.