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: 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced (2 tablespoons) (optional); 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 medium onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 pound green beans, trimmed; 1 cup coconut milk; 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
Vegan
Gluten-free

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