Vegetables & Sides

Coconut Crunch Green Beans

Name: Coconut Crunch Green Beans
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetables & Sides
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp sesame seeds; 4 Tbsp butter (divided); 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 lb green beans, trimmed

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

25 minutes

Serves 4

Side

Contains common allergens

Dairy Sesame

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Instructions

5 steps

1
In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring, for about 2 minutes until slightly golden.

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
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
In the nonstick skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat and cook the drained beans for about 3 minutes, until tender-crisp.
5
Toss the warm beans with the toasted coconut topping and serve immediately.

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