Best Basil Sesame Green Beans Recipes

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SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon wok or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, several drops or a drizzle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (a handful)
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Steam green beans covered in 1/2-inch boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and run under cold water. Drain well.
  • Heat a wok shaped skillet or large nonstick frying pan over high heat. Go once-around-the-pan with wok or vegetable oil, add several drops sesame oil, and crushed pepper flakes. The pan will smoke. Add beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and coarse salt and toss to coat beans evenly.

JAPANESE-STYLE SESAME GREEN BEANS



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I discovered this dish at my mother-in-law's house during a family holiday buffet. Her being Japanese, she had many friends who brought wonderful Japanese dishes, and this was and has remained one of my favorites. It's light and fresh any time of the year.

Provided by Cooking_Muse

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound fresh green beans, washed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Warm a large skillet or wok over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in canola and sesame oils, then place whole green beans into the skillet. Stir the beans to coat with oil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce; cover, and let sit about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 232.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Sesame Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julia Lynn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh green beans
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Cok green beans in boiling salted water to cover about 5 minutes or until desired degree of coneness. Drain; cover and keep warm.
  • Cook garlic in hot sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce. Add beans and cook one minute until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 677.8, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 4.2

SPICY GARLIC-SESAME GREEN BEANS



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These Asian-inspired green beans have a hint of heat and come together in mere minutes. These will come out al dente; if you prefer your beans softer, cook for an extra 2 minutes before adding in the sauce.

Provided by France C

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame chili oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame chili oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
  • Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in sauce and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking until beans have reached the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 232.7 mg

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