Name: Sesame Soy Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dark sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) crushed red pepper; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lower-sodium soy sauce; 1/8 tsp (.5 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) toasted sesame seeds

Description

A spicy, Asian-flavored green bean side dish

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp (15 ml) dark sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp (1 ml) crushed red pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) lower-sodium soy sauce
1/8 tsp (.5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans and cook for 5 minutes. Plunge beans in ice water and drain.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat sesame oil with minced garlic and crushed red pepper. Saute for 30 seconds. Add green beans, soy sauce, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, tossing frequently.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

from Cooking Light July 2011

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins