Indian-Spiced Warm Beet and Potato Salad with Green Romano Beans
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Ingredients
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same boiling water, blanch the Green Romano beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Steam the diced beets for 7-8 minutes until tender. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
- Add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Toast the spices for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
- Add the boiled potatoes and steamed beets to the pan, and stir to coat them with the spices. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Green Romano beans and salt. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and mix well.
- On a serving platter, layer the chopped romaine lettuce.
- Top with the warm beet-potato-bean mixture.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
