Sesame Green Bean Recipe: Quick, Easy & Delicious!

Name: Sesame Green Bean Recipe: Quick, Easy & Delicious!
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste

Discover the simple recipe that transformed my view of green beans! These sesame seed green beans are packed with flavor, proving that simple dishes can be incredibly delicious. Try this method with broccoli for another tasty side dish.

Total time25 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
0.25 cup chicken broth
0.25 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Gather all the necessary ingredients for this sesame green bean recipe.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and stir continuously until they begin to darken slightly. Add the fresh green beans; cook and stir until the beans turn a vibrant, bright green color.
Pour in the chicken broth, add salt, and a dash of pepper for seasoning. Cover the skillet and cook until the green beans are tender-crisp, approximately 10 minutes. Uncover the skillet and continue cooking until the liquid has completely evaporated, leaving the beans perfectly coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 78 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 153 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g