Description
Deliciously sautéed green beans with garlic and sesame.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen whole green beans (no need to defrost)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2–4 fresh garlic cloves (pressed)
- to taste Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl with ice and cold water next to it.
- Once bubbling, add the 1 pound frozen whole green beans and cook for 1 minute.
- Quickly and carefully drain the beans and place them in the prepared ice bowl. Allow it to sit in the ice water for 3-4 minutes, then drain very well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat the 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beans and 2-4 fresh garlic cloves, then season with Kosher salt and pepper.
- Sauté, stirring frequently until softened to your taste, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg