Add some extra flavor and texture to your green beans with this recipe!

 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds, slivered
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, optional
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds fresh or frozen (thawed) green beans
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut or unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 to 5 sprigs cilantro

Directions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and mustard seeds (optional). Sauté until nuts are lightly browned; set aside.

2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, salt and pepper. Sauté until onions become soft, but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add beans, red pepper, coconut and chopped cilantro. Mix lightly. Cover and reduce heat. Cook until beans are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in reserved almond mixture. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve immediately.

Serves 6

 

*The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.