Heirloom Tomato Salad with Orange and Figs

Chinese long beans are very hearty and can balance the flavors of instense spices and sweets.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb Chinese long beans (edges trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion (diced)
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• pinch salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
• 6 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  

Instructions:

1. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch long beans for 2 minutes until slightly tender. Allow to cool.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Sautee onions. Add red pepper flakes and long beans. Allow to cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Stir in chicken stock, honey and sesame oil. Let the beans steam for 5 minutes on medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add sesame seeds, if desired. Mix together.
3. Take the beans to a plate. Sautee the cerry tomatoes in the sauce left in the skillet. Pour the sauteed tomatoes over the beans.
4. Bon appetit.

Tags: honey, long beans, cherry tomatoes