Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans
Description
These spicy garlic-sesame green beans are sauteed in an Asian-inspired homemade sauce for a flavorful, quick, and easy side dish.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons sesame chili oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon peanut oil
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
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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.