Try our recipe for spicy french beans. Using spices and adding coconut flakes not only make this dish aromatic but also a lovely crunchy texture. These are delicious served with rice or served cold.
Ingredients
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200g French Beans
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½ cup desiccated coconut flakes
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1tbsp oil (vegetable)
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½ onion finely chopped
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1 tbsp Garam Masala
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1tbsp Mustard
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1 pinch of salt
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Cardamom, curry powder, chili flakes
how to make spicy French beans
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Wash and cut in half the french beans , then cook them in hot water for about 5 minutes
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In a large pan toast the coconut flakes, keep stirring as they are easy to burn.
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When the coconut starts toast add oil and onion. Stir on medium heat.
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Add your spices to the pan and keep stirring.
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Drain the french beans and add them to the pan with a pinch of salt.
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Stir the beans until cooked then add the mustard.
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Serve warm with some yogurt or brown rice.
If you enjoyed this spicy French bean recipe then check out more of our Live Well recipes . Also have a look at our friends at Made In Hackney for even more inspiration.
CLYO PARECCHINI, LIVE WELL COORDINATOR
Clyo heads up Wen’s Live Well cooking and food growing courses in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Classes explore in a practical way how diet and lifestyles has an impact on the planet. Attendees learn and try new plant based recipes, spend time in the community garden and enjoy a delicious lunch.
