Sesame Green Beans
A quick and easy side dish that's not only delicious but also healthy. The sesame seeds add a nice crunch and flavor to the green beans.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Blanch the green beans in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the green beans and stir to coat with the oil and garlic.
- Add the soy sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the beans are tender but still crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 3g
