Coconut Crunch Beans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame seed
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, flaked
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 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.