Green Beans With Cumin Recipes

LEBANESE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté for 2 minutes {if you are using meat, it can be added here and sautéed for an addition 4 minutes}.
• Add the green beans, cumin, cinnamon and diced tomatoes and mix together. Bring to a boil, then cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until green beans {and meat if using it} are tender, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste as well as salt and pepper.
• Serve warm over rice or quinoa with a side of pita bread and yogurt.

SLOW-COOKED GREEN BEANS WITH HARISSA AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Toss green beans, garlic, oil, harissa, cumin seeds, and salt in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish to combine.
• Turn garlic cut side down, then roast vegetables, tossing 2 or 3 times, until golden brown and very tender, 60-70 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add vinegar and toss to coat.

CUMIN-SPICED RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, celery, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, cayenne, and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the beans and cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve the beans on top of the rice, sprinkled with the cilantro.

GREEN BEANS WITH CUMIN AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When very hot, add the whole cumin and fennel seeds. Stir for a few seconds.
• Quickly add the shallots, garlic, and ginger. Stir for about a minute, or until lightly browned.
• Add the beans and stir for another 2 minutes.
• Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and stir a few times.
• Add 1/2 cup water and the salt and bring to a simmer. Stir and cover. Turn the heat down to low and cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato and cilantro. Stir, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

GREEN BEANS WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• Pull or cut off the ends of the green beans. Rinse the beans and set aside.
• Place the beans in a saucepan, and add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and let simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• Add the butter and sprinkle with lemon juice, cumin, parsley and pepper. Toss to blend while cooking briefly over high heat - about 10 seconds. Serve.