Green Beans with Cumin and Mustard Seeds

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• HEALTHY
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 pound green beans
2. 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
3. 1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
4. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5. 1/2 medium sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6. 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
7. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and cut into 1-inch lengths.
2. In a large skillet, toast the mustard and cumin seeds over moderately high heat until fragrant and slightly darkened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. Heat the oil in the skillet. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the beans, toasted seeds and the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and serve.