Sesame Green Beans - Just Three Ingredients

Nothing beats a side dish such as these sesame green beans that are simple, easy and effortless. An absolute winner with family, or guests. Lightly flavored with garlic and tossed with toasted sesame seeds for that added flavor. These make a perfect side for any main course.

These sesame green beans have got to steal your heart. My kids love these because they are always the best side dish you can have when serving meat dishes. Often, I will make a pan-fried dish with a side of my skinny mashed potatoes and these sesame green beans.

Here's my dinner from this weekend; again my skinny mashed potatoes with honey soy chicken and these easy sesame seed beans. Believe me, this meal was done in less than an hour.

I grew up with veggies as the most important part of dinner. Mom would always say to us, your meal can stay on the table but your veggies need to be eaten fresh. That's what gives your body most energy. Now, I say the same to my kids. In fact, we eat meat only thrice a week, sometimes only twice. Fish twice a week and the rest is vegetables.

As a result, my kids are eating all veggies. Whether it's broccoli, eggplant, or cabbage salad. You must remember my post 15 Easy Healthy eating habits for your family. I bring salad and veggies on the table before I bring in the meats and bread. This gets the kids with a head start with veggies and salad. So, I don't really have to convince them of much.

Step by step instructions

•  Trim wash and pat dry the green beans.

Toast sesame seeds

• Heat a wide pan on the medium heat.
• Add the sesame seeds and toast gently on medium to low - set aside.

Cook beans

• To the same pan, add olive oil along with the garlic - cook a few seconds.
• Add in the green beans. Toss well with two flat spatulas so the beans are coated with the oil.
• Add about 2 tablespoon of water. Cover the pan and let cook on medium low for no more than 3 minutes.
  Any more than three minutes and you will lose the lovely green color of the beans.
  Optionally, you can cook the beans uncovered for longer time.
• After three minutes - check the beans. Cook a bit longer but uncovered - usually they take about 5 to 6 minutes. They should still be firm but tender enough to bite into - Al Dante'.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If using lemon juice, add it now.
• Lastly, add the sesame seeds and toss well.
• Remove from the heat and out of the pan to stop further cooking.

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Quick and Easy Sesame Green Beans with Just Three Ingredients

Author: Veena Azmanov

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Calories: 106kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

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Nothing beats a side dish such as these sesame green beans that are simple, easy and effortless. An absolute winner with family, or guests. Lightly flavored with garlic and tossed with toasted sesame seeds for that added flavor. These make a perfect side for any main course. 

Ingredients 

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• ▢ ½ lb (250 g) Green beans
• ▢ 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• ▢ 2 Garlic sliced
• ▢ 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Lemon juice optional

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Instructions

•  Trim wash and pat dry the green beans.

Toast Sesame Seeds

• Heat a wide pan on the medium heat.
• Add the sesame seeds and toast gently on medium to low - set aside. 

Cook Beans

• To the same pan add olive oil to the pan along with the garlic - cook a few seconds.
• Add in the green beans. Toss well with two flat spatulas so the beans are coated with the oil.
• Add about 2 tablespoon of water. Cover the pan and let cook on medium low for no more than 3 minutes. Any more than three minutes and you will lose the lovely green color of the beans. Optionally you can cook the beans uncovered for longer.
• After three minutes - check the beans. Cook a bit longer but uncovered - usually they take about 5 to 6 minutes. They should still be firm but tender enough to bite into - Al Dante'.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If using add lemon juice now. 
• Lastly, add the sesame seeds and toss well.
• Remove from the heat and out of the pan to stop further cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 73- gCalories: 106- kcalCarbohydrates: 5.2- gProtein: 2- gFat: 9.3- gSaturated Fat: 1.3- gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8- gMonounsaturated Fat: 0- gTrans Fat: 0- gCholesterol: 0- mgSodium: 44- mgPotassium: 0- mgFiber: 2- gSugar: 2- gVitamin A: 0- IUVitamin C: 0- mgCalcium: 0- mgIron: 0- mg

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