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Green Beans with Sesame Seeds

Source
Adapted from "Best American Side Dishes", by America's Test Kitchen, c2005, p211
Yield
2 servings
Prep info
20 min prep + 5 min cook + 1 min finish
Prep time
Not set
Cook time
26 minutes
Time required
26 minutes
Oven preheat
N/A
Type
Side
Status
Not tried
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Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 t toasted sesame oil
  • 3/4 t Asian chile garlic sauce
  • 1 T minced cilantro leaves (fresh)
  • 1/2 T sesame seeds (toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 minutes)
  • Beans:
  • 1/2 t salt - table
  • 1/2 lb green beans (ends trimmed)

Method

1. Combine dressing ingredients in a large serving bowl; set aside.

2. Bring 1.25L (1.25 quarts) of water to a boil in a pot over high heat.  Add salt and green beans; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. 

3. Drain the beans and transfer them to the serving bowl.  Toss with dressing.  Season with salt to taste; serve immediately.

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