Garlic Sesame Green Beans
Flavored with garlic, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, these Garlic Sesame Green Beans are the perfect addition to your favorite Asian dish or any time you need a flavorful vegetable side!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh green beans trimmed and cut in half
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (I use low sodium soy sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- toasted sesame seeds to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add green beans and water to a skillet with a lid. Bring water to a boil, then steam on medium heat for approximately 6-7 minutes. Don't have the heat too high or the water will evaporate too quickly.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook on medium heat until all the water is mostly gone from the pan (2-3 minutes).
- Add the olive/avocado oil and garlic to the pan. Sauté the garlic for 2 minutes, then add the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. The green beans should be tender-crisp. Taste for any needed salt & pepper and garnish with your desired amount of toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have store-bought toasted sesame seeds, you can make your own by toasting sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a couple minutes until they're golden.
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