STRING BEANS WITH SESAME DRESSING

String Beans With Sesame Dressing image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound string beans
3 to 4 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Trim the string beans and cut them on the bias into two-inch pieces. Steam them until tender.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add the beans and toss thoroughly. If necessary, add more sesame paste or oil. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 221 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams