Easy Sesame Green Beans

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by DEBBIE BROEKER

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 01, 2018

“My love for Chinese cooking sparked this easy, healthy side dish. I use just-picked beans from our garden. It’s great with grilled chicken or pork.” —Debra Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Easy Sesame Green Beans

Yield:8 servings
Prep:25 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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Directions

  1. Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a large skillet, saute beans and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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