Best Green Beans With Cumin Recipes

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LEBANESE GREEN BEANS



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Lebanese green beans are a warm, spiced green bean dish mixing tomatoes, green beans, cinnamon and cumin.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Vegetarian, Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. green beans (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté for 2 minutes {if you are using meat, it can be added here and sautéed for an addition 4 minutes}.
  • Add the green beans, cumin, cinnamon and diced tomatoes and mix together. Bring to a boil, then cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until green beans {and meat if using it} are tender, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste as well as salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm over rice or quinoa with a side of pita bread and yogurt.

GREEN BEANS WITH CUMIN



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound tender, unblemished fresh green beans
Salt to taste if desired
1 tablespoon butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pull or cut off the ends of the green beans. Rinse the beans and set aside.
  • Place the beans in a saucepan, and add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and let simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Add the butter and sprinkle with lemon juice, cumin, parsley and pepper. Toss to blend while cooking briefly over high heat - about 10 seconds. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 231 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEANS WITH CUMIN AND FENNEL



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Entered for ZWT. From Madhur Jaffrey's "World Vegetarian". These spicy green beans go well with split pea and dried bean dishes, potato and sweet potato dishes, and eggplant dishes. Breads or rice may be served on the side. To complete the meal, yogurt drinks or relishes or a paneer or cheese dish may also be served.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 good-sized shallots (1 1/2 oz.) or 1 small onion, peeled and cut into fine slices (1 1/2 oz.)
1 garlic clove, peeled and cut into fine slices
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine slivers
1 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 ounces tomatoes, chopped (1 small)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When very hot, add the whole cumin and fennel seeds. Stir for a few seconds.
  • Quickly add the shallots, garlic, and ginger. Stir for about a minute, or until lightly browned.
  • Add the beans and stir for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and stir a few times.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and the salt and bring to a simmer. Stir and cover. Turn the heat down to low and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato and cilantro. Stir, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 739.2, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 2.9

SLOW-COOKED GREEN BEANS WITH HARISSA AND CUMIN



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Toss green beans with tons of olive oil and aromatics and surrender the whole thing to your oven for an hour or two until it becomes impossibly soft and caramelized.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Thanksgiving     Green Bean     Garlic     Cumin     Roast     Vegan     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetable

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. green or other snap beans, trimmed
1/2 head of garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. harissa paste
3/4 tsp. cumin seeds
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Toss green beans, garlic, oil, harissa, cumin seeds, and salt in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish to combine.
  • Turn garlic cut side down, then roast vegetables, tossing 2 or 3 times, until golden brown and very tender, 60-70 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add vinegar and toss to coat.

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