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The BEST Green Beans Sabzi

A quick green beans sabzi done right with tons of flavour!
Course side
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 as a side
Calories 157kcal
Author Sarah Mir

Ingredients

  • 3-3.5 cups Green Beans cut into 2 cm pieces
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Vegetable Oil
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • ½ tsp Nigella Seeds
  • 1 tsp crushed ginger
  • Salt
  • ½ tsp Red Chili Powder (Cayenne)
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • 2-3 Sliced Green Chilies

Instructions

  • Heat the oils in a large pan/wok on medium high heat
  • Add the seeds and let them sizzle
  • Now add the crushed ginger, give it a quick stir and add the green beans
  • Add in about a teaspoon of salt, your ½ tsp of chili powder and the ¼ tsp of turmeric and stir to combine
  • Let cook uncovered without stirring for 4-5 minutes, the beans will start to char
  • Move them around cook for another 4-5 minutes and test for doneness and seasoning.
  • Add your sliced green chilies, mix, cook for a minute more and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg