Spiced Green Beans - Lakewinds Food Co-op

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh green beans, <em>ends trimmed</em>
• 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 cloves garlic, <em>minced</em>
• 1-inch knob of ginger, <em>grated</em>
• 1 small shallot, <em>finely sliced</em>
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons allspice
• Salt and pepper, <em>to taste</em>
• 1 Tablespoon butter, <em>optional</em>