Sesame Green Beans

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

I had always been indifferent to green beans... until I tried this recipe, given to me by a friend. For such a simple dish, you will be surprised at how much flavor this has! Broccoli is equally delicious prepared this way.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Sesame Green Beans

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 pound fresh green beans

cut into 2 inch pieces

¼ cup chicken broth

¼ teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame seeds. When seeds start to darken stir in green beans. Cook stirring until the beans turn bright green.

Step 2

Pour in chicken broth salt and pepper. Cover and cook until beans are tender-crisp about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates.

Nutritional Information

Sesame Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 77.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 8.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 17%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 4.6g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 783.4IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 18.5mg 31%

Folate: 44.2mcg 11%

Calcium: 64.1mg 6%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 36.3mg 13%

Potassium: 247.8mg 7%

Sodium: 152.5mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 41.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.