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Coconut Crunch Beans

Recipe #178 | 2 days | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Dancer^

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

Posted on: Aug 9, 1999

Ingredients

  • tablespoon sesame seed
  • teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, flaked
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • lb green beans, trimmed
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In nonstick skillet, cook sesame seeds, stirring, over medium heat for 2 minutes or until slightly golden.
    2. 2
      Stir in half of the butter until melted.
    3. 3
      Stir in coconut, chili powder, turmeric and salt; cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until coconut turns deep golden.
    4. 4
      (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.
    5. 5
      (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.
    6. 6
      Toss with coconut topping.

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    From: Mama2boys

    On Sep 6, 2007

    Very simple, yet creative way to serve beans! I loved the crunchy topping and the flavor of the cocout and spices is delicious! It would be great on other veggies as well. Thanks Dancer^ for the interesting recipe!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (149g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 269
    Calories from Fat 210 (77%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 23.4g 35%
    Saturated Fat 18.8g 94%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 10mg 3%
    Sodium 191mg 7%
    Potassium 410mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrate 15.5g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 8.8g 35%
    Sugars 3.7g
    Protein 4.5g 8%
    Vitamin A 951mcg 19%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 10%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 19mg 31%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 3%
    Calcium 73mg 7%
    Iron 2mg 14%

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