Sesame Green Beans

Why steam the beans before stir-frying them? Steaming gets them tender. Stir-frying adds flavor. If you don't have tahini on hand, use peanut butter.

This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at [email protected].

Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. tahini
• 1 Tbs. reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp. rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp. molasses
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and molasses with 1 Tbs. water.
2. In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, ½ cup water, and the green beans. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the beans are almost tender, 7-8 minutes.
3. Remove the lid and cook off any remaining water, 1-2 minutes. Add the peppers and stir-fry until they start to soften slightly, 2-3 minutes. Add the onion and stir-fry until softened, 1-2 minutes.
4. Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with the tahini sauce and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

Nutrition information

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 170
• Total fat: 13 g
• Sat fat: 2 g
• Carbs: 13 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Total sugar: 6 g
• Added sugar: 1 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Sodium: 150 mg