Braised Spiced Romano Beans with Yogurt & Mint

These are not the quickly cooked, bright-green take on fresh beans that you might expect from a California-based cookbook. This recipe takes its inspiration from the Middle East: these beans are long-cooked and the exotic personality of the spices is muted rather than bright. Black lime is a dehydrated citrus that is used throughout the Middle East. Track down some if you can, as their flavor is distinctive. Substitute the juice of a fresh lime or two or omit lime entirely and this will sti