Spicy Green Beans with Garlic Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001 1/4 cup clarified butter or vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 small green peppers, (such as jalapeno or serrano), stems and seeds removed, minced 2 teaspoons turmeric powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1 pound green beans, tough ends removed 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons sesame seeds In a large saute pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic slivers, peppers, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, water, salt, and stir well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and cook uncovered, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and adjust seasoning, to taste. Serve hot.		Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings User Rating:

Episode#: EM1E27
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