Sauteed Green Beans | Video

Sauteed green beans. Packed with green goodness, this uber healthy stir fry makes a stand-out side, or simply munch on them for a delicious snack. Sure to impress and ready in under 10 minutes. 

In my opinion, vegetables are a crucial part of any meal, providing the much-needed nutritional touch. They are, obviously, the perfect natural solution for a healthy, well-balanced diet.

I think in today’s time-challenge world, ‘quick and easy’ is the norm. Well, who has the luxury of having hours to spend in the kitchen after a long day? So, I’d say, keep weeknight cooking simple and less time-consuming. 

Easy-to-make dinners without compromising on taste and nutritional value should be your focal point. With veggies, go for easy prep ideas like the trimmed beans in this sauteed green beans recipe. Cooking whole beans is such a smart idea to minimize the prep time.

This recipe is all about celebrating the vibrant green color of these green beans. Bright and cheery, they really remind me of the warmth of sunshine in summer. 

The stir fry tastes best when the beans are tender but has a slight crisp texture. Do not overcook the green beans if you want to retain the bright green color.

The best part is that this sauteed green beans is a cinch to make. Before you start with the recipe, just remove the woody ends of green beans. Now all you need to do is splutter few cumin seeds, sauté sliced garlic, and stir fry green beans along with a touch of ground turmeric. I like to add a splash of water to facilitate the cooking process without burning them.

The accents of green and the lovely stir fry flavor make these simple sauteed green beans sing. The beans literally look so fresh and inviting. To be exact, it’s your invitation to spring and healthy eating.

More veg stir fry recipes:

• Green Beans Stir Fry (Mezhukkupuratti)
• Cabbage Coconut Stir Fry (Cabbage Thoran)
• Spinach Stir Fry (Cheera Thoran)
• Dried Red Beans Stir Fry (Vanpayar Thoran)
• Mushroom Pepper Fry
• Mushroom Coconut Stir Fry (Mushroom Thoran)

Yield: 4

Sauteed Green Beans | Video

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Fresh green beans sauteed with garlic and ground turmeric

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 cups green beans, ends trimmed
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (turmeric powder)
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp water
• Curry leaves
• Steamed rice, to serve

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds. Allow to splutter. Add garlic cloves. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute or until aromatic.
2. Add green beans, ground turmeric and red chili flakes (optional). Season with salt. Stir to combine. Add water. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender. Garnish with curry leaves.

Notes

- Substitute green beans with mushrooms, broccolini, asparagus or snow peas if you like

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 109Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 148mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 2g

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