Sesame Green Beans Recipe
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Sesame Green Beans

By: SPRUCETREE18 
"I had always been indifferent to green beans... until I tried this recipe, given to me by a friend. For such a simple dish, you will be surprised at how much flavor this has! Broccoli is equally delicious prepared this way."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (356)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame seeds. When seeds start to darken, stir in green beans. Cook, stirring, until the beans turn bright green.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 78 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe interested me for its sheer simplicity and for its cooking method. My curiosity...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by DISCOBUNNY   view full review
Wonderful and so easy! I made this dish for a family get-together and doubled everything. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by ANGELASUZANNE   view full review
This was a great easy way to make vary green beens. As suggested by others, I added minced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by annersmarie   view full review
Yum. I've made these a few times now. They're just so easy to make, and I love how I don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I used a splatter screen when I toasted the sesame seeds but not many popped on me. I did add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by rowdy   view full review
OUTSTANDING! Easy and delicious. I gave this 5 stars and like someone else said - if there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by AlwaysCookin   view full review
I tried it with the broccoli. If you are doing broccoli though, it doesn't need 10 minutes....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by ROSE HAMADE   view full review
Great recipe - even for those who 'don't like' green beans. I've made this recipe for years...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MELODYRIBSTEIN   view full review
I brought this dish to a dinner of finicky guests. It was a HUGE hit with everyone. Three...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by JontyHS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So simple and so yummy. This is a keeper. I had a mix of yellow and green beans from the...

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