Green Beans With Coconut Recipe

Name: Green Beans With Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb green beans, frozen; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup unsweetened coconut, shredded; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb green beans, frozen
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
In a skillet or wok heat the butter over moderate heat and melt it.
2
Add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds (I stop when they start popping).
3
Thoroughly stir in the onions, ginger, salt and pepper, and drop in the green beans and the crushed red pepper and fry for 5 minutes longer.
4
Add the coconut and cilantro.
5
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
6
Cook for 10 minutes more or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
7
Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve as soon as you can.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ cup onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Green Beans With Coconut falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Beans With Coconut

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