Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans

          

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.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 116 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 7.6 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 3.8 g
Sodium: 108 mg