Green Beans with Garlic

Submitted By: DishyDelishy

Recipe Rating: No Reviews Yet! Difficulty: easy

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 small green peppers such as jalapeno or Serrano, stems and seeds removed, minced
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound green beans, tough ends removed
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

In a large saute pan, heat the butter or oil over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic, peppers, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
Add the green beans, water, salt, and stir well.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the sesame seeds and cook uncovered, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and adjust seasoning, to taste.