Sesame Ginger Green Beans Recipes

SESAME GINGER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans and trim stem end.
• Blanch the beans: plunge into a large pot of boiling water just until the beans turn bright green, then immediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water. Drain in a colander.
• Heat a wok or large skillet, then add the sesame oil. Quickly stir fry the shallot, garlic, ginger and jalapeño for 30 seconds. Add the beans and toss. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the coconut aminos or soy sauce and stir until well coated. Cook for a further 2 minutes or just until beans are crisp tender.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

SESAME-GINGER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Meanwhile, in a small pan over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add shallots and fry, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss green beans with olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, and salt to coat. Roast beans until tender but still green, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer beans to a serving dish and toss with sesame seeds. Top with reserved shallots.

GINGER, CARROT AND SESAME GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a wok over high heat, and then add the vegetable oil. Add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and green beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes (adding a splash of water if necessary to facilitate cooking). Season the vegetables with the light soy, rice vinegar and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Garnish with a sprinkling of the toasted white and black sesame seeds.

ROASTED SESAME - GINGER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Place beans in the prepared baking pan.
• Drizzle the green beans with olive oil and season with Kosher salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Spread beans in an even layer. Roast for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 6 cloves of garlic minced {1 tablespoon minced} 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Drizzle over beans; toss gently to coat. Spread in an even layer. Roast about 10 minutes more or until beans are dark golden brown in spots and have started to shrivel. To serve, sprinkle with 4 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds.