GREEN BEAN SESAME SALAD

GREEN BEAN SESAME SALAD image

Categories Bean

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound green beans
3 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
2 green cayenne chilies, seeded and sliced into rings (Serrano chilies okay)
2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Cilantro or mint, finely chopped
Salt to taste

Steps:

Cook beans until just tender. Drain, refresh in cold water. Trim ends of beans and slice on the diagonal into ½ inch lengths. Place in large bowl. Dry roast sesame seeds in heavy skillet until lightly golden. Grind to a coarse powder in spice grinder. Heat oil in small heavy skillet on medium high heat. Stir-fry chilies for about 30 seconds, or until just brown. Pour chilies and hot oil over beans and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and salt and toss. Add lemon juice to taste and toss. Serve warm or room temp. Sprinkle with mint or cilantro just before serving.