Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

These spicy garlic-sesame green beans are sauteed in an Asian-inspired homemade sauce for a flavorful, quick, and easy side dish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame chili oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
salt to taste

Directions

1 Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame chili oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
2 Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in sauce and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking until beans have reached the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt, if desired, before serving.