Scorpion Pepper Powder

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Carrot & Green Bean Butter Bean Gratin with Scorpion Pepper Powder

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• a tiny pinch (no more than 1/64 teaspoon) Scorpion Pepper Powder
• 1 tablespoon Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups carrot, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 cups trimmed green beans, cut in half
• 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
• 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Method

1. Mix the featured seasoning with the olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Heat the oven to 375°F.
3. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, cut into ½-inch pieces and trimmed green beans, cut in half. Cook for 3 minutes, then add ¼ cup water, cover and cook for 8–15 minutes, until tender. Uncover to evaporate excess water.
4. Combine the beans, vegetables, broth and seasoning mixture in a baking dish. Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan and scatter over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.

Extremely hot: use gloves, avoid breathing the powder and start with the small measured amount.