Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Recipe for Indian Spiced Beans

Adapted from Beantown Baker

Yield: 3 servings
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Method:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and garam masala.
  • Cook for one minute. 
  • Stir in the beans, tomatoes, ginger, and salt.
  • Simmer for fifteen minutes. 
  • Pour in coconut milk.
  • Heat until warmed.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.