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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!
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Side Dish, green beans, Sesame Green Beans
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 124kcal

Ingredients

  • 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: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1248IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg