Spicy Green Beans With Garlic

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup clarified butter or vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers, stems and seeds removed, minced
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 lb green beans, tough ends removed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saute pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, peppers, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the green beans, water, and salt. Stir well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sesame seeds and cook uncovered, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.