THREE SEED GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES
Three kinds of spice seeds – cumin, mustard and fennel – turn ordinary green beans into a flavorful spring side dish. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients • 1 bag (12 ounces) trimmed green beans or wax beans (or a combination), cut in half • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Cumin Seed • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Mustard Seed • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Fennel Seed • 1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions 1. Bring 1/2 inch water to boil in large skillet on high heat. Add beans; cover and cook 7 to 9 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain; set aside.
2. Mix oil, garlic, cumin, mustard, fennel, and red pepper in same skillet. Cook and stir on medium heat 2 minutes or until seeds are fragrant.
3. Add tomatoes and salt; toss to coat well. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until tomatoes start to soften. Add beans; cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: About 59 Calories, Fat 3g, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 6g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 105mg, Fiber 3g
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