Coconut Free Moroccan-Spiced Crispy Bean Sprouts
Bean sprouts are one of those ingredients that often get tossed into stir-fries as an afterthought, but here they take center stage — and they absolutely deliver. The key is getting them bone dry before they hit a screaming-hot pan, which transforms them from limp and watery into golden, charred-edged little bites with serious crunch. A warm North African-inspired spice blend of cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon blooms in garlic-infused oil right in the pan, coating every sprout in deep, layered flavor. A bright hit of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and ties everything together beautifully. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and free of tropical oils or dairy, so there's no need to second-guess the label on a sauce bottle or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Scallion greens and fresh cilantro scattered over the top add color and a clean, herby finish that makes the whole dish look as good as it tastes. It comes together fast, it's bold, and it works just as well as a side dish as it does piled over rice or tucked into a wrap.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb (about 8 cups) fresh mung bean sprouts, rinsed and thoroughly dried
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and salt. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
- 2
Pat the rinsed bean sprouts very dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels — any surface moisture will cause steaming rather than crisping.
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