Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans recipe

All Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted

Nutrition Info

115.5 calories
carbohydrate: 10.8 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 7.6 g
fiber: 5 g
protein: 3.8 g
saturatedFat: 1.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 108.2 mg
sugar: 1.7 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans, and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again.

  2. Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Mix in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 more minute, then serve.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Always looking for a way to make green beans different, this one is such a winner. Green beans are sauteed with garlic, shallot and sesame seeds for a tasty side dish with Asian flair.

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