Best 9 Long Beans With Toasted Walnuts Cumin And Fennel Seed Recipes

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Are you looking for a unique and flavorful side dish? Look no further than our recipe for long beans with toasted walnuts, cumin, and fennel seed. This tantalizing dish combines the nutty flavor of walnuts with the aromatic warmth of cumin and fennel seed, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. With its enticing aroma and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

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

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS



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Super yummy dish that can be prepared in advance, and tossed with hot oil just before the dinner is served. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Tina

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 28.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

GREEN BEANS WITH CUMIN AND FENNEL



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Entered for ZWT. From Madhur Jaffrey's "World Vegetarian". These spicy green beans go well with split pea and dried bean dishes, potato and sweet potato dishes, and eggplant dishes. Breads or rice may be served on the side. To complete the meal, yogurt drinks or relishes or a paneer or cheese dish may also be served.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 good-sized shallots (1 1/2 oz.) or 1 small onion, peeled and cut into fine slices (1 1/2 oz.)
1 garlic clove, peeled and cut into fine slices
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine slivers
1 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 ounces tomatoes, chopped (1 small)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When very hot, add the whole cumin and fennel seeds. Stir for a few seconds.
  • Quickly add the shallots, garlic, and ginger. Stir for about a minute, or until lightly browned.
  • Add the beans and stir for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and stir a few times.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and the salt and bring to a simmer. Stir and cover. Turn the heat down to low and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato and cilantro. Stir, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 739.2, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 2.9

LONG BEANS WITH TOASTED WALNUTS, CUMIN, AND FENNEL SEED



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Long beans are one and a half to three feet long and have a somewhat drier texture than string beans. Look for them in Asian produce markets, or try this dish with any fresh string or wax bean.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Salt
1 1/2 pounds long beans, stem ends trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the walnuts on a baking pan. Toast until fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer nuts to a plate to cool.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the long beans, and cook until they are just tender and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander, and pat them dry with a clean towel. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the walnuts, fennel seeds, and cumin seeds, and cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour mixture over the reserved beans, and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS



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For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet over medium heat; cook walnuts in oil for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add beans, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT RAITA



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Raita, a cooling yogurt-based condiment traditional to Indian cuisine, offsets the heat of spicy main dishes. This version takes on the sweetness of carrots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds (about 5 large) carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks to yield 5 cups, plus 1 small carrot, cut into long, thin strips for garnish
1 quart plain whole-milk yogurt
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black or brown whole cumin seeds
1 tablespoon whole fennel seeds
Coarse salt
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into medium pieces, plus more leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine 5 cups carrots, yogurt, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Heat the oil in a very small skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the cumin and fennel seeds, and let fry until they pop, about 5 seconds. Immediately pour the oil and the seeds over the carrot mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Salt to taste; add mint. Toss. Garnish with mint leaves and carrot strips, and serve.

RED BEAN AND WALNUT SPREAD



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At her restaurant, Oleanna, in Cambridge, Mass., Chef Ana Sortun serves this popular dip with homemade string cheese and bread. To prepare it, Ms. Sortun spreads the dip out on plastic wrap, tops with herbs, pomegranate molasses and pomegranate seeds, and rolls the whole thing up. She then serves it in slices. Here we make the dip plain, spread it on Wasa Lite crackers, and use the herbs and pomegranate seeds on top.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dark red kidney beans, soaked overnight and rinsed well
3 cups water
1/4 white onion, minced
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup walnuts
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped dill
2 teaspoons chopped mint or basil
2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (you can find this at Whole Foods or similar markets)
Bread, crackers and string cheese for serving
Garnish for older children and adults: toasted walnuts
pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Combine beans, water, onion and bay leaf in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer until tender, about an hour.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the walnuts out on a baking tray and toast for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, and checking frequently until toasted.
  • Drain beans well and discard bay leaf. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, puree the beans with walnuts, butter, chopped garlic, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix chopped herbs together and put aside a small amount for garnish. Blend the rest into the beans and add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve on warmed bread slices or crackers. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and sprinkle with herb mix.
  • Serve next to some string cheese. For older children and adults, top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEANS WITH CUMIN



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound tender, unblemished fresh green beans
Salt to taste if desired
1 tablespoon butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pull or cut off the ends of the green beans. Rinse the beans and set aside.
  • Place the beans in a saucepan, and add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and let simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Add the butter and sprinkle with lemon juice, cumin, parsley and pepper. Toss to blend while cooking briefly over high heat - about 10 seconds. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 231 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON & WALNUTS



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I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This is my Americanized version and it's always a big hit at our holiday table. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 shallots, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine green beans, shallots and garlic; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME



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These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!

Provided by JasLak

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, vibrant long beans. Look for beans that are a deep green color and snap easily when bent.
  • Trim the beans by removing the tough ends. You can also cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
  • Toast the walnuts in a pan over medium heat until they are fragrant and golden brown. Watch them carefully so they don't burn.
  • Use a variety of spices to flavor the beans, such as cumin, fennel seed, and turmeric. You can also add a touch of chili powder for a bit of heat.
  • Sauté the beans in a pan with oil until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch. Don't overcook them, or they will become mushy.
  • Serve the beans immediately, garnished with toasted walnuts and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Long Beans with Toasted Walnuts, Cumin, and Fennel Seed is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. The beans are tender and flavorful, while the walnuts, cumin, and fennel seed add a nutty, earthy flavor. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it's also a great way to use up leftover beans. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook long beans, give this recipe a try!

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