Green Beans and Coconut
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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the coconut, cilantro, chilis, and salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the mustard seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until they begin to pop.

  3. 3

    Stir in the coriander, chili powder, and turmeric. Cook for 15 seconds.

  4. 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 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

264

Calories

3g

Protein

13g

Carbs

24g

Fat

6g

Fiber

687mg

Sodium