SESAME GREEN BEANS 'N' WATER CHESTNUTS

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Soy sauce and sesame oil make a flavorful base for these good-for-you green beans from Dot Christiansen's Bettendorf, Iowa kitchen. Toasted sesame seeds and water chestnuts add texture and crunch to this quick skillet side that goes well with beef or poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds fresh green beans (about 5 cups), trimmed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, saute the beans, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in canola oil and sesame oil for 5-6 minutes or until almost tender. Add the water, soy sauce, sugar, pepper and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until beans are tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges