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STEAMED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND SESAME SEEDS



Steamed Green Beans With Lemon and Sesame Seeds image

This is from Real Simple. Green Beans are DH's favorite, so I'm always looking for new ways to fix them.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and beans.
  • Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water.
  • Drain the beans and pat them dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the oil and lemon juice and toss.
  • Sprinkle with the zest and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 588.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.4

TOASTED SESAME GREENS



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Make and share this Toasted Sesame Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
12 ounces spinach or 12 ounces other leafy greens
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place a large pan over high heat until hot.
  • Add oil, swirling to coat bottom. Add ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
  • Add spinach and broth; stir once, then cover.
  • Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring once, until greens are wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Add sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
  • Toss to distribute seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.9, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 202.3, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4.4

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