Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus small sprigs for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 small red chile, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill seeds

Method

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the green beans until tender, 6 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter in the oil.
  • Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the eggs are scrambled, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs to the beans.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro, walnuts, garlic, jalapeno, red chile and dill seeds.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs just before serving.