Peppers Stuffed with Fresh Green Beans Garlic & Coconut
Ingredients
- 2 large peppers
- 1lb fresh green beans (cleaned and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or dry red chili (optional)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic (diced fine or smashed )
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut meat (fresh, frozen or dry)
Note
Use the green bean coconut mix to stuff wraps or mix into rice or quinoa or couscous.
Directions
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| Cut peppers into halves. Scoop and remove inside seeds. Steam for 3-4 minutes till lightly cooked. Easy steam method: Boil 2 inch water in a pot. Add peppers, close lid and steam for 3-4 minutes. |
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| Clean beans, cut into 1 inch pieces. |
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| Heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and wait till they sputter and burst ( about 1 minute). Add chili flakes, garlic and onion. Saute about 2 minutes. Add beans and salt and cook till crisp but not soggy ( about 6-7 minutes ). |
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| Add coconut flakes. Cook about 2 minutes and take off flame. If using dry coconut cook longer till coconut flakes soften in the dish. |
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| Fill empty steamed peppers and serve warm or cold ! |
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