Sesame Green Beans

About

These spicy green beans are sautéed in sesame, lemon and chili flakes then tossed with crunchy toasted sesame seeds to serve.

These make a great side option for Asian inspired meals with meat, fish or tofu.

Ingredients

• 3 ½ ounce green beans (string beans), raw
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon, whole pieces sesame seeds, hulled, toasted, unsalted
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1 teaspoon hot chili pepper, dried, with seeds
• ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Add the green beans to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain completely.
2. Add the chili flakes, sesame oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to a small bowl and mix to combine.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a low/medium heat. Thinly slice the garlic and add to the pan, sweating until tender. Add the green beans and toss to combine.
4. Add the chili, lemon and sesame oil mixture and stir fry for a minute or so until the beans are hot through.
5. Toss the spicy beans with the toasted sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts

• Servings: 3
• Calories: 64.7kcal/270.8kJ (per serving)
• Fat: 5.5g (per serving)
• Carbs: 3.8g (per serving)
• Protein: 1.1g (per serving)