Share Your Table - Charlie’s Garlic Chive Steak & Buttery Beans

Charlie’s Garlic Chive Steak & Buttery Beans

Yields servings

Mains

This recipe is part of Dean Okimoto's Quick and Easy Valentine's Day menu

Steak

2 6-ounces rib-eye steaks
Garlic (or flat-leaf) chives
Hawaiian salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Beans

1 pound locally grown long beans or haricot verts, cut into thin julienne strips
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons crushed Hawaiian macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons fresh Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steak

Chop the chives into a fine mince and coat the steaks on both sides, pressing the meat into the greens for maximum adhesion. Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper, then grill 3 minutes on each side for medium rare.

Beans

Sauté the garlic in butter or oil over medium heat. Throw in the beans, macadamia nuts and salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly so that the nuts and garlic don't burn. If you want the beans cooked soft, sauté them in butter or oil for a couple of minutes first, then throw in the garlic and nuts. Garnish with cheese.

We recommend using macadamia nuts from Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company. These are a Hawai‘i Seal of Quality product. For more information on Seal of Quality products, click on the logo.