Indian
Green Beans and Coconut
Green Beans and Coconut is a spicy, sweet side dish that always gets compliments, second helpings, and multiple recipe requests.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Anaheim Chiliscoriandermustard seeds
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2/3 cupflaked sweetened coconut
- 1/4 cupchopped cilantro leaves
- 2 fresh Anaheim green chilis -- stemmed (seeded, and finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoonKosher salt
- 1/4 cupcanola oil
- 1 teaspoonblack mustard seeds
- 1 pincheach ground coriander, chili powder, turmeric
- 1 poundgreen beans
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 servings)
Calories264
Total Fat24g
Sodium687mg
Total Carbohydrates13g
Dietary Fiber6g
Sugars6g
Protein3g
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut, cilantro, chilis, and salt. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the mustard seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until they begin to pop.
- 3
Stir in the coriander, chili powder, and turmeric. Cook for .
- 4
Reduce the heat and add in the beans and the coconut mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the beans cook, but are still a bright green and crisp--about .