Spicy Green Beans With Garlic

swissms's Note:

From Food Network, Emeril Lagasse, 2001.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup clarified butter or ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
• 2 jalapeno peppers or 2 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
• ¼ cup water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions:

1. In a large saute pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic, peppers, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
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. Add the sesame seeds and cook uncovered, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Annacia]

I made a half recipe of these great beans and there wasn't one left after DH and I finished dinner. Serves with grilled steak and baked potato, it was one grand meal. :D

[Three Kids Make Me Crazy]

Very good, very hot! Next time to make it more kid friendly I'll probably leave the cayenne out. Used chicken broth instead of water to add a little more flavor. Thanks swiss!

[nemokitty]

I only made half since it's 2 of us. Followed exactly and it's delicious! Thanks for posting and will make it again.