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Green Beans with Coconut

Source: National Pork Board

Make simple green beans exotic with the flavor additions of coriander seed, ginger, and coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	98.1

Total Carbs	11.6 g

Dietary Fiber	5.3 g

Sugars	2.5 g

Total Fat	5.3 g

Saturated Fat	4.0 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	147.4 mg

Protein	2.9 g

Sodium	591.8 mg

Dietary Exchanges 5.3 Fat, 1.7 Vegetables,

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Servings

Ingredients

2.0
2 lb fresh green beans 1.0
1 tbsp Butter, unsalted 1.0
1 tsp mustard seed 2.0
2 tsp coriander seeds 0.5
0 1/2 cup fresh chopped onion 1.0
1 tsp fresh ginger root 2.0
2 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut 1.0
1 pinch hot pepper sauce

Directions

Clean green beans, slice into 2-inch pieces and set aside. In large skillet melt butter over medium-high heat.
Sauté mustard seed, coriander seed, onion, and ginger for 1 minute. Stir in beans and salt. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until beans are still crisp.
Stir in coconut and hot pepper sauce. Cover, lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes, until beans are tender.