Chinese Beans with Sesame Seeds Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexHealthy
Servings4Cuisine
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Green beans12 Ounce
 Rice-wine vinegar - 3 tablespoons
 Canola oil1 Tablespoon
 Low-sodium soy sauce - 2 teaspoons
 Honey1 Teaspoon
 Ginger root1 Tablespoon, peeled
 Chives1 Tablespoon, snipped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Pepper red1/8 Teaspoon
 Scallions4
 Sweet Red or yellow pepper - 1, cut into strips
 Sesame seeds3 Tablespoon, toasted

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Keep the beans whole if they are young and small. Otherwise, snap in half or slice lengthwise.

MAKING
2) In a pan boil water and blanch the beans for 2 to 3 minutes.
3) Drain out and rinse under cold water.
4) In a small bowl add vinegar, oil, soy sauce, and honey.
5) Whisk until combined.
6) Add ginger, chives, garlic, and red pepper.
7) Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
8) Add 1 tablespoon of the dressing and heat.
9) Mix the beans and toss to coat.
10) Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
11) Spoon into a serving platter.

SERVING
12) Sprinkle scallions and sliced peppers on the top.
13) Drizzle lightly with the dressing.
14) Sprinkle sesame seeds over it.
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