Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Based on a recipe from Cooking Light.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds to pan; sauté 30 seconds or until seeds begin to pop. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in cayenne, garlic, and next 4 ingredients (through turmeric); cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in sweet potatoes; cook 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add beans; cover and cook 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. S
