ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SESAME SEED DRESSING

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SESAME SEED DRESSING image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound green beans, trimmed
-- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450° and place a rack to the top position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, oil, vinegar, tahini, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Add the green beans and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread the beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.