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Coconut Crunch Green Beans

Garden-fresh green beans tossed with a lightly spiced, crunchy toasted coconut and sesame topping.

25 minutes
Serves 4
Side

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring, for about 2 minutes until slightly golden.

  2. 2

    Stir in half of the butter until melted, then add the coconut, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute until the coconut turns deep golden and fragrant; set the topping aside.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the green beans for about 3 minutes, until bright green. Drain well.

  4. 4

    In the nonstick skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat and cook the drained beans for about 3 minutes, until tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Toss the warm beans with the toasted coconut topping and serve immediately.

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