Green Beans With Cumin And Fennel Recipe

Name: Green Beans With Cumin And Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 2 good-sized shallots (1 1/2 oz.) or 1 small onion, peeled and cut into fine slices (1 1/2 oz.); 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut into fine slices; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine slivers; 1 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 ounces tomatoes, chopped (1 small); 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 good-sized shallots (1 1/2 oz.) or 1 small onion, peeled and cut into fine slices (1 1/2 oz.)
1 garlic clove, peeled and cut into fine slices
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine slivers
1 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 ounces tomatoes, chopped (1 small)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1
Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When very hot, add the whole cumin and fennel seeds. Stir for a few seconds.
2
Quickly add the shallots, garlic, and ginger. Stir for about a minute, or until lightly browned.
3
Add the beans and stir for another 2 minutes.
4
Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and stir a few times.
5
Add 1/2 cup water and the salt and bring to a simmer. Stir and cover. Turn the heat down to low and cook gently for 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomato and cilantro. Stir, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

227

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed, 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 2 good-sized shallots (1 1/2 oz.) or 1 small onion, peeled and cut into fine slices (1 1/2 oz.), and more.

Yes, Green Beans With Cumin And Fennel 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Beans With Cumin And Fennel

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