Coconut Crunch Beans

Total Time: 48 hrs 13 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 48 hrs 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, flaked
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed

Recipe

• 1 in nonstick skillet, cook sesame seeds, stirring, over medium heat for 2 minutes or until slightly golden.
• 2 stir in half of the butter until melted.
• 3 stir in coconut, chili powder, turmeric and salt; cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until coconut turns deep golden.
• 4 (coconut mixture can be stored in airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.) in large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans for 3 minutes; drain well.
• 5 (beans can be prepared to this point, chilled under cold water, drained and refrigerated in towel-lined airtight container for up to 24 hours.) in nonstick skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat; cook beans for about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
• 6 toss with coconut topping.