Ginger Garlic Green BeansRomulo Yanes
Green beans cooked crisp-tender retain their vivid color and snap, bringing garden freshness to the table no matter what the season. In this quick Asian-inspired side dish, toasted sesame seeds— along with a dose of sesameoil—:add an aromatic, nutty touch.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1
pound green beans, trimmed
3
garlic cloves
1
tablespoon soy sauce
1
tablespoon grated peeled ginger
2
teaspoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
1
/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling well-salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain beans and pat dry.
Step 2
While beans cook, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then stir together with soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, and oils in a large bowl.
Step 3
Add beans and toss. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.