Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

[Carl]

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Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 12

If served as twelve portions, provides 67 cals, 3g fat (of which 0g saturates), 3g sugar and 0.3g salt per portion.

Ingredients

- 3lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Method

1. In a Dutch oven, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 6 - 8 minutes or until tender.

2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oils over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2 - 3 minutes or until tender.

3. Drain green beans and return to Dutch oven. Add shallot mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.