Description
Yellow Beans & Garam Masala with sweet corn, sun-dried tomatoes and buttery spiced breadcrumbs. A warm, curry flavoured vegetarian side dish for your autumn table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups yellow wax beans, trimmed and blanched
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 cobs)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 3 - 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Handful of cilantro to finish
- 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Blanch the Beans
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the trimmed yellow beans and blanch for 2–3 minutes, until bright and just tender.
- Drain and immediately cool under cold running water to stop the cooking.
- Drain well and set aside.
Build the Spiced Crumbs
- Melt about half your butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the breadcrumbs and toast them thoroughly in butter.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, and more butter. Cook about 1 minute until soft.
- Add the turmeric and garam masala and stir into the buttery breadcrumbs
- Cook for about 30 seconds, just until the spices become fragrant.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the crumbs are golden and toasted.
Add the Vegetables
- Add the blanched yellow beans, fresh corn and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet.
- Add another cube of butter, toss everything together until the vegetables are coated with the spiced crumbs.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until everything is hot and the corn is tender-crisp.
- Finish with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it vegan with plant-based butter or olive oil and dairy-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish