Summer Stir-fry

I was sitting outside yesterday on a beautiful, dry sunny day and thinking about how lucky I am to be able to get all the fresh produce I do. The Farmers' Markets are great here during the summer months. On Saturday I got these carrots and beans from Dee at Freedom Farm. Dee is the "earring girl" from the Wednesday market who helps out at the Freedom Farm stand on Saturdays. She told me that these slightly purple and light green long flat beans are nicknamed "The Dragon's Lingerie." OK! I do know that they make a delicious addition to this easy stir-fry.

Summer Stir-fry

3 carrots, sliced thinly on a diagnol

1 large handful of green beans

1 large handful of Dragon's Lingerie beans

pinch of sea salt

1 teaspoon of sesame oil

1 tablespoon mirin, optional (this is a Japanese cooking wine and I use Eden or Mitoku brands)

Heat sesame oil in a cast-iron skillet on a high flame. Add carrots and sea salt and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add both types of beans and continue to saute for 3-4 more minutes or until beans are slightly soft, but still a vibrant green. The oil may be omitted and this dish may also be done as a water saute. Sprinkle a few teaspoons of water onto the hot skillet and saute as above.

Serves 3-4 people as a side dish.

There are so many varieties of fresh beans. What is your favorite?

Do you have a favorite bean recipe? Please share it with Susan at The Well Seasoned Cook. She is having her second Legume Affair.

Comments

[VeggieGirl]

"The Farmers' Markets are great here during the summer months" Here, as well!! I will sorely miss the produce from the markets when winter hits.

That stir-fry looks delicious!

[Meg Wolff]

Hi Liz,
I will miss them too, but something to look forward to after the winter months. :-)

[Meg Wolff]

Hi Liz,
I will miss them too, but something to look forward to after the winter months. :-)

[Kate]

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[meg wolff]

Hi Kate,
Thanks for the info on the dobro, or resonating guitar. It was a beauty! Nice hearing from you.

[atxvegn]

Stirfry is certainly a staple in my house, and mine would have onions, broccoli, and cabbage too. I've seen those dragon beans occasionally here. My favorite beans are the similar green flat beans we call runner beans.

[meg wolff]

Hi TxVegan,
Onions, broccoli and cabbage sound like a great (and cruciferous) combination. You favorite, the runner beans are tastey. A lot like the "Dragon Beans". From reading your blog it sounds like you are up there on the veggie meter. Me too. :-)

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[Susan]

What a colorful and quick stir fry, Meg. So glad we have another few weeks of prime local produce to enjoy these fresh and healthy dishes.

Thanks for joining in MLLA2.

[meg wolff]

Hi Susan,
Thanks for the reminder about the MLLA2!! I wouldn't miss it! Thanks for hosting. :-)

[Lucy]

How incredibly gorgeous, Meg!

Dragon's Lingere is the most poetic name I've ever come across for a humble bean! Lovely dish.

[meg wolff]

Hi Lucy,
It is a humble bean but one of the best tasting. Thanks.