Sesame Green Beans

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 4

Add some flair to the dinner table with Asian-inspired green beans. A play on green beans almondine, this dish replaces almonds with sesame seeds for a delicious crunch.

Ingredients

1. 1 16-ounce microwavable bag of fresh green beans
2. 2 teaspoons olive oil
3. 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4. 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
5. 1 teaspoon honey
6. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Tools

1. measuring spoons
2. skillet
3. tongs
4. wooden spoon
5. serving bowl

Allergen Alert!

Although sesame isn’t considered one of the top eight food allergens, it’s a very common allergy. You can leave the sesame seeds off if you have a sesame allergy.

1. Cook green beans in the microwave according to directions on package. Set aside to cool slightly before opening.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Carefully open the bag. Watch out for hot steam. Pour the green beans into the skillet.
4. Using tongs, toss the green beans around to coat with oil.
5. Add the sesame oil, coconut aminos, and honey.
6. Stir the green beans quickly as the sauce begins to slightly thicken.
7. Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Toss gently with tongs to coat all of the beans. Serve hot.

You can use any green vegetable you like for this recipe, such as broccoli, spinach, peas, or asparagus!