Tropical Green Beans
Brighten your table with the irresistible flavors of Tropical Green Beans, a vibrant side dish that blends crisp-tender green beans with the exotic richness of coconut milk and a zesty lime kick. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, features aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a touch of heat from red chili flakes, all brought together in creamy coconut oil for a tropical-inspired culinary escape. Finished with a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes and fresh cilantro, these green beans are the perfect accompaniment to island-themed dinners or grilled seafood. With bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this recipe proves that wholesome can also be deliciously indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 120 milliliters coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Set aside.
Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Finely chop the fresh cilantro for garnish.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the fragrant oil. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans start to soften but remain crisp-tender.
Pour in the coconut milk and sprinkle with lime zest. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to low. Let the green beans simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Stir in lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted coconut flakes.
Serve immediately as a vibrant side dish for tropical-inspired meals!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
