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Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Cooking_Muse  PHOTO BY: Asineth 

"I discovered this dish at my mother-in-law's house during a family holiday buffet. Her being Japanese, she had many friends who brought wonderful Japanese dishes, and this was and has remained one of my favorites. It's light and fresh any time of the year."
Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 229 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, washed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

What to Drink?
Cocktail Classic Whiskey Sour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Warm a large skillet or wok over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in canola and sesame oils, then place whole green beans into the skillet. Stir the beans to coat with oil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce; cover, and let sit about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by naples34102 
Delicious, pretty and different. I found I needed to cover the pan a few minutes to ensure the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by Nikki 
I used thawed, frozen green beans and it worked, but would have been better with fresh. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by lonestar 
Very easy and delicious. Everyone at Thanksgiving dinner loved it. You can substitute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by HEART2HAND 
We really enjoyed this tasty dish. I did add some fresh garlic to it and some sliced fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by BENSMOM526 
Loved it..used frozen green beans and half the oils I toasted the sesame seeds first and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by Traci 
Very good! A nice change from same old green beans. Be sure to use regular soy sauce as the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by Michigan Mommy 
I thought these were pretty good. I used frozen home grown beans and boiled them for a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by PINKITCHEN 
very good recipe. added 3 cloves of garlic when sauteeing as well as red pepper flakes for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2005 by BetsySue 
Delicious! I added roasted red bell pepper for an added kick! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by CHELS 
Substituted plain green beans for Japanese edamame soy beans. However, mine turned out a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 97

  • Total Fat: 6.6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 236mg
  • Total Carbs: 9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.2g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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