Preparation
Prepare the Beans:
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Toss the Romano beans with olive oil, harissa seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Grill the Beans:
Place the beans on the hot grill in a single layer.
Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they are lightly charred and tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Garlic Tahini Sauce:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, minced garlic, rice vinegar, lime juice, coriander seed, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Gradually add water, whisking until the sauce reaches your desired consistency (smooth and pourable but not too thin). Adjust seasoning as needed.
Assemble the Dish:
Arrange the grilled Romano beans on a serving platter.
Drizzle generously with the creamy garlic tahini sauce.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or light main. For extra heat, add an additional drizzle of harissa seasoning or paste on top.
About the Recipe
Elevate your veggie game with these Grilled Romano Beans! Charred to perfection and drizzled with a creamy garlic tahini sauce, spicy harissa, and fresh cilantro, this dish is perfect as a flavorful side for cozy fall and winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Grilled Romano Beans
· 1 pound Romano beans, trimmed
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 teaspoon harissa seasoning (adjust to taste)
· Salt and black pepper, to taste
· 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
· 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Creamy Garlic Tahini Sauce
· 1/4 cup tahini
· 8 cloves garlic, minced (or adjust to taste)
· 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
· 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 lime)
· 1 teaspoon coriander seed
· 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
· 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
· 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
· 1/4–1/2 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)