Steamed Green Beans and Carrots With Charmoula Sauc

Name: Steamed Green Beans and Carrots With Charmoula Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed (French-styled beans preferred); 12 lb carrot, trimmed into sticks the same thickness as beans (I cut the carrots slightly shorter than the beans); 1 large garlic clove, slightly chopped; 1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped; ½ cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Add a few inches of water to a steamer (or large pot with a steamer insert) and bring to a boil.
2
While water is heating, trim the ends of the green beans, and cut carrots into sticks about the same thickness as the beans.
3
When water starts to boil and steam, add the carrots and steam for 3 minutes.
4
Then add green beans and steam for 4-5 minutes more, or until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5
While the vegetables are steaming, chop the garlic a few times and wash, dry, and coarsely chop the cilantro and parsley.
6
Add garlic, cilantro, and parsley to food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the herbs and garlic are starting to look finely chopped.
7
Then add the olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and ground cumin and pulse until all ingredients are combined.
8
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
9
When the vegetables are done, drain for a few minutes and then place them in a bowl and toss with about half the sauce.
10
Arrange vegetables on a serving platter and spoon over the rest of the sauce.
11
Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper as desired, and serve hot or warm.
12
Make-Ahead Tips for Thanksgiving: The sauce can be made one day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
13
Let it come to room temperature before using in the recipe.

761

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed (French-styled beans preferred), 12 lb carrot, trimmed into sticks the same thickness as beans (I cut the carrots slightly shorter than the beans), 1 large garlic clove, slightly chopped, 1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Steamed Green Beans and Carrots With Charmoula Sauce 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!

Steamed Green Beans and Carrots With Charmoula Sauce

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