Hot Sesame Green Beans

annaanna

ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (3 turns of the pan)
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil(several drops)
  • Coarse salt

directions

  • 1

    1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes. Cook the beans in 2 inches of boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well.

  • 2

    2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet until the oil shimmers and smokes. Add the beans and stir-fry for 5 minutes, until they begin to caramelize and brown at the edges. Add the crushed red pepper, sesame oil, coarse salt and toasted sesame seeds. Toss a minute more. Remove from the heat and serve.

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