Best 6 Stir Fried Green Beans With Coconut Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with Stir-Fried Green Beans with Coconut: A Symphony of Flavors**

Experience the harmonious blend of flavors in this delectable stir-fried green beans with coconut dish. Originating from Indonesia, this vibrant dish showcases the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Tender green beans are stir-fried until crisp-tender, then tossed in a luscious coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices. The addition of red chili peppers adds a subtle heat that awakens the taste buds, while the coconut milk creates a creamy and rich texture. This versatile recipe can be easily adapted to suit your dietary preferences, whether you prefer a vegan or gluten-free version. Accompany this delightful dish with steamed rice or your favorite protein for a complete and satisfying meal. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a flavorful vegan stir-fried green beans with coconut, a gluten-free version that caters to those with dietary restrictions, and a spicy stir-fried green beans with coconut that adds an extra kick of heat. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the diverse flavors of this Indonesian delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT



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This fresh and delicious green bean side dish can be found in Suvir Saran and Stephane Lyness's "Indian Home Cooking."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons yellow split peas
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon hulled black gram beans (urad dal)
3 whole dried red chiles
8 fresh or 12 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon asafetida (optional)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 pound green beans, both ends trimmed and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon saambhar powder or rasam powder (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large wok or frying pan, combine oil, yellow split peas, and mustard seeds, if using, over medium high heat. Cover, if using mustard seeds, as they will pop, until you hear them crackle. Cook, stirring, until split peas are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add gram beans and chiles. Carefully add curry leaves, if using, as they will splatter. Add cumin and cook, uncovered, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add asafetida, if using, and 1/4 cup coconut. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add green beans and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1/4 cup coconut, the saambhar or rasam powder, if using, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook, stirring frequently, until all of the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes more; season with salt. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN AND COCONUT STIR-FRY



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Toss green beans with a curried grated-coconut sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup unsweetened grated coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon sliced garlic
1 pound trimmed green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Stir together the coconut, curry powder, cayenne and 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cumin and garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the beans and a splash of water. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the coconut mixture and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.

STIR-FRIED GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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The green beans should remain crunchy in this dish, which is adapted from Grace Young's recipe in "Stir-Fry to the Sky's Edge."

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low-sodium if desired
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt and add the green beans. Boil 1 minute, drain and rinse with cold water, then place on a kitchen towel to dry thoroughly. (If vegetables aren't dry when you add them to the hot wok or pan, they will splutter and braise instead of stir-frying.) Place within reach of your wok or pan.
  • Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in a small bowl or measuring cup and place within reach of your wok or pan. Place the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in another small container near the burner.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for no more than 10 seconds, and then add the green beans. Toss together, then add the soy sauce and sherry and stir-fry for one to two minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 77, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD SEEDS, CASHEWS AND COCONUT



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This fragrant, deeply flavored green bean dish works as an intense side dish for a simple meal or as a meatless main course in its own right. Take care when adding the mustard seeds to the skillet - they can pop and jump out of the pan as they heat, so stand back. If you can't find large flakes of dried coconut (also sometimes called chips), you can substitute shredded coconut, as long as it's unsweetened. But ground coconut will be too fine to add the necessary texture.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or chips
2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (1/4-inch-thick) coins fresh ginger
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
Large pinch red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
5 large basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
1 pound green or wax beans, trimmed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/3 cup chopped roasted cashews (salted or unsalted, to taste)
Cooked rice, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add coconut flakes and toast, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer flakes to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in the same skillet. Add garlic, ginger, mustard seed, turmeric, red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in basil, green beans and salt. Toss well to coat in oil and seasonings.
  • Add 1/3 cup water, cover partly and reduce heat to medium. Cook until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beans are wilted and lightly colored. Toss in cashews and coconut flakes. Serve over rice, with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 369 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 14m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, minced

Steps:

  • Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl; set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet on high heat. Add the green beans and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until dark green and caramelized. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 2 minutes longer. Add the sauce, stir to incorporate and heat another minute. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

GREEN BEAN, CORN, AND COCONUT STIR-FRY (THOREN)



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Check out this easy, authentic South Indian Green Bean and Corn curry from cookbook author Maya Kaimal.

Provided by Maya Kaimal

Categories     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Dinner     Coconut     Corn     Green Bean     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings (as part of a large meal)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeƱo, slit lengthwise with stem end intact
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup water
Salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
15 to 20 fresh curry leaves (optional)
1 pound green beans, thinly sliced crosswise (1/4 inch)
3 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs

Steps:

  • Stir together coconut, cumin, coriander, cayenne, turmeric, chile, garlic, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a wok or 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook mustard seeds and red pepper flakes until mustard seeds begin to pop and/or turn gray. Add curry leaves (if using), covering skillet immediately as they crackle for a few seconds.
  • Add green beans and corn and stir-fry 8 minutes. Add coconut mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. If mixture becomes dry and begins to stick to bottom of wok, add a few tablespoons water. Season with salt.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have no blemishes. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the stem ends of the beans. You can also cut the beans into smaller pieces if desired.
  • Soak the green beans in water: This will help to remove any dirt or debris from the beans.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow you to stir-fry the beans quickly and evenly.
  • Heat the oil over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the beans.
  • Add the beans and stir-fry until tender: Stir the beans constantly so that they cook evenly. The beans should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Add the coconut milk and seasonings: Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the coconut milk is heated through.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fried green beans with coconut are best served hot.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried green beans with coconut is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a rich, creamy flavor. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your family.

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