Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans

31 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“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.” - by JULIEP

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

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
116 cal
6%

Fat
7.6 g
12%

Carbs
10.8 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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IMVINTAGE

Apr. 27, 2006

"I loved these & so did my husband. I didn't change a thing except to add a couple more sprinkles of sesame oil because the shallots & garlic looked like they were cooking dry. Will have again & again...." See more Served them w/ Sirloin Steaks & Garlic Butter (from this site) & fresh sliced pears. (I like to serve sliced pears or apples w/ garlicky foods because they act as a palate cleanser.)"

naples34102

Mar. 2, 2009

"What I liked most about this is the cooking method! Blanching the green beans before finishing them off in the skillet served to preserve their vibrant green color, and made them perfectly crisp-tende..." See morer. I finished cooking the beans in the skillet together with the shallots and garlic as I didn't want to take a chance of overcooking them. I added some chopped red pepper for color and eye appeal, and finished them with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. I forgot the sesame seeds, darn it, but these were so good we didn't even miss them. These weren't "spicy," as indicated in the title, but they sure were good, and truly stood apart from your everyday green beans! "

~TxCin~ILove2Ck

Apr. 27, 2011

"Way too many sesame seeds, definitely not spicy, couldn't even taste any garlic, and I just wasn't impressed. I followed the recipe as directed. Other recipes found here for the same type dish are far..." See more better. They weren't bad, but the name implies a flavor that just wasn't there. Now call them sesame green beans, make some small adjustments and I give this a 4. Sorry :("

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