green beans with sesame sauce - ez

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

This is from an international foods cookbook for kids. I substituted sesame oil for butter to update a bit from the original 1981 date! I think it's time to give this to my daughter so she can cook with her kiddo! If you prefer to use fresh green beans, just add to the cooking time.

(4 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For green beans with sesame sauce - ez

  • 3 Tbsp
    sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 16 oz
    package frozen green beans
  • 1/2 tsp
    sesame oil

How To Make green beans with sesame sauce - ez

  • 1
    Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet until golden. Remove from heat. Crush slightly in blender or use a mortar and pestle. Mix with soy sauce and sugar.
  • 2
    Cook beans as directed being careful not to overcook. Drain well.
  • 3
    Add sesame seed mixture and sesame oil to hot beans. Stir to mix.
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