Coconut-Almond Green Beans

Name: Coconut-Almond Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced (2 tablespoons) (optional); 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 pound green beans, trimmed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 medium onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

A Very Special Recipe

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Well Fed

By Melissa Joulwan

Published 2011

About

This could become the only green bean recipe you need. During the braising process, the sliced almonds almost melt into a rich coconut milk sauce that renders the elements indistinguishable from each other. And that’s when you know the ingredients have fulfilled their destiny. Trust me: Make a double batch.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/2

Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Directions

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook until lightly browned. Keep an eye on them; they brown quickly! Transfer almonds to a plate for later. Resist the temptation to eat them!

In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili pepper flakes, and salt. Cook until the onion is soft and beginn