Charred Green Beans with Coriander, Sesame, and Nigella Seeds

Name: Charred Green Beans with Coriander, Sesame, and Nigella Seeds
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, tahini; 1/4 cup, water, divided, plus extra as needed; 1/2 teaspoon, grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice; 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon, sesame seeds, toasted; 2 teaspoons, coriander seeds, toasted and cracked; 2 teaspoons, nigella seeds; 1½ pounds, green beans, trimmed; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 1/2 teaspoon, pepper

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While the dish is an impressive side, these beans wouldn’t feel out of place as a resting place for poached or hard-cooked eggs as a light meal.

SERVES4 to 6

TIME30 minutes

Charred Green Beans with Coriander, Sesame, and Nigella Seeds

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Green beans hold a special place on the celebration table at Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year holiday, symbolizing prosperity. These green beans are appropriately celebratory and feature flavors found in Israeli cuisine. The cooking metho...

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