Indian-Spiced Seared and Steamed Green Beans

Difficulty Level: Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: Cook Time:
Recipe Type Side Dish Cuisine Indian

Submitted by Brynne Corcoran

Ingredients

2 TABLESPOONS NEUTRAL OIL OR COCONUT OIL
1 POUND GREEN BEANS, TRIMMED AND HALVED
KOSHER SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER
¼ CUP UNSWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUT, FINELY CHOPPED (SEE NOTE)
1 TABLESPOON POPPY SEEDS
½ TEASPOON GROUND CARDAMOM
1 FRESNO CHILI OR SERRANO CHILI, STEMMED, HALVED AND THINLY SLICED
JUICE OF ½ LEMON

Directions

01 In a large skillet, heat the oil until barely smoking. Add the beans and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring only a few times, until charred. Stir in the coconut, poppy seeds and cardamom. Add 3 tablespoons water, then immediately cover. Reduce to low and cook, stirring just once or twice, until crisp-tender. Off heat, stir in the chili and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.