Are you done with all the prepping? Are all the pies, sauces and stuffings made? Did you check everything off your list? What the hell am I asking right? It's only Monday for god's sake, I should give you a break. Said by the woman who buys her christmas gift on the 23rd...
We know movies are an illusion, but still we tend to believe in fairy tales when it suits us. Let these images speak for themselves.
Sometimes I start reading something basically time wasting and a bit stupid, but then I find myself laughing, stupidly I admit. And then another one.
My vintage recipe today is for an easy side dish. Sesame, in the form of oil and seeds, is a wonderful addition to the green vegetables here. Green as in peas and green beans, though they are great with greens too, but that's not our recipe here.
I only have one pic of this, which luckily showcases this side dish well, because I accidentally erased my photos from the computer and from my camera.
Sesame Peas and Green Beans
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Melt the butter and add it to the peas and green beans just before serving. If you do it beforehand the butter will solidify. And that's no good.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 Tbs sesame seeds (I use half white and half black)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups green beans
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook peas and green beans in abundant salted water. If using frozen peas defrost according to package directions. Transfer to serving plate or dish.
- Melt butter in a skillet, when it starts to brown add sesame seeds and sugar. Remove from heat.
- Pour over peas and green beans, season with salt, pepper and sesame oil.
- Serve immediately.
This sounds like a great side for any holiday meal! And many thanks for all the recipes - the almond tart will be on my Christmas table, for sure! ~ David
Love the green of your peas!
That looks absolutely gorgeous my friend what a delicious side 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru