Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans Recipe
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Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans

By: JULIEP 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 116 | Total Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I loved these & so did my husband. I didn't change a thing except to add a couple more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
What I liked most about this is the cooking method! Blanching the green beans before finishing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2011 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
Way too many sesame seeds, definitely not spicy, couldn't even taste any garlic, and I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by Sharon   view full review
This was a great tasty way of making green beans! When we made it, however, we added red and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2011 by JARRIE   view full review
This has been my favorite Asian-style green beans yet. I've tried some higher-rated ones and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2008 by VeggieChefLaura   view full review
there are definitely extra sesame seeds that end up staying the in pan... but I like sesame so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by Chrissy Fessler   view full review
Really quick and easy side dish! I would add some red peper flakes to this for an added kick....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by rae Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are really good. I wouldn't call them spicy though. My family loved them and it was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by t_jones   view full review
Really good , will certainly make again the next time we do asian inspired meals. Husband ate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by TSchritter   view full review
pretty good

 

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