This fragrant, deeply flavored green bean dish works as an intense side dish for a simple meal or as a meatless main course in its own right. Take care when adding the mustard seeds to the skillet - they can pop and jump out of the pan as they heat, so stand back. If you can't find large flakes of dried coconut (also sometimes called chips), you can substitute shredded coconut, as long as it's unsweetened. But ground coconut will be too fine to add the necessary texture.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add coconut flakes and toast, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer flakes to a bowl.
- Heat oil in the same skillet. Add garlic, ginger, mustard seed, turmeric, red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Stir in basil, green beans and salt. Toss well to coat in oil and seasonings.
- Add 1/3 cup water, cover partly and reduce heat to medium. Cook until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beans are wilted and lightly colored. Toss in cashews and coconut flakes. Serve over rice, with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 369 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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