LEMON-SESAME GREEN BEANS

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There's a kabob shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called Sticks and it has wonderful sides, including sesame beans. I love them so much that I had to make my own version. You can use fresh or frozen green beans; haricots verts (French green beans) work well, too. This salad only gets better as it sits, so it's great (and convenient!) to make a day or two in advance. -Dyan Carlson, Kents Store, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove green beans; drain well., Whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over green beans; toss to coat. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jimena Mejia
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Teresa Hales
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Trini Esquivel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


b suvdaa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Piyas Ff
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I love the pop of color that these green beans add to my plate.


Cynthia Sims
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These green beans are so good, I could eat them every day.


Sk Rasal
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans and this recipe is definitely a keeper.


Sunday Okwute
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I made this recipe for a picnic and it was the perfect finger food.


Salaad Khaliif
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mahmood Hassan786
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They're so flavorful and addictive.


jaam Javeed
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These green beans are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend them.


Shahin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. My family loves it!


Rajwan Simul
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I love that this dish is healthy and delicious. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Wale Wale
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.


Dm Jihad
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The lemon sesame sauce is amazing! I could drink it straight from the bowl.


Abhishek Pathak
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Ben Neylon
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These green beans were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the bright lemon and sesame flavors.