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Coconut Crunch Beans

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Coconut Crunch Beans

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 158
pro 3 g
total fat 13 g
sat. fat 9 g
carb 11 g
fibre 3 g
chol 10 mg
sodium 195 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 14
vit A 12
vit C 17
folate 16

Garden-fresh beans receive an exotic twist with a lightly spiced crunchy coconut and sesame seed topping.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 4 tsp butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/4 tsp each chili powder, turmeric and salt
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed

Preparation

In nonstick skillet, cook sesame seeds, stirring, over medium heat for 2 minutes or until slightly golden. Stir in half of the butter until melted. Stir in coconut, chili powder, turmeric and sa< cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until coconut turns deep golden. (Coconut mixture can be stored in airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.)

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans for 3 minutes; drain well. (Beans can be prepared to this point, chilled under cold water, drained and refrigerated in towel-lined airtight container for up to 24 hours.)

In nonstick skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat; cook beans for about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Toss with coconut topping.

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