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Sesame Green Beans Recipe

 I was on the hunt for an easy vegetable side dish and hit the jackpot with this recipe!
Serving4 people
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Place beans in a large saucepan or wok. Cover with 1/2 inch of water and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer beans to a colander and run under cold water. Drain well.
  • Heat a wok or large nonstick frying pan over high heat. Drizzle vegetable oil into your pan and rotate your pan to spread out your oil.
  • Add sesame oil and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Add beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and salt and toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 124 kcal · Carbohydrates: 13 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Sodium: 15 mg · Potassium: 383 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 1248 IU · Vitamin C: 21 mg · Calcium: 103 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish