Sesame Green Beans and Peas (fresh or frozen)
An easy side dish with sesame oil and seeds that comes together in half an hour if you have to cook the beans. If using frozen, it's a 15 minute recipe.
Servings 6 side servings
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups peas fresh or frozen
- 2 cups green beans fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste if not using soy sauce
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds white, black or a mix
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- pinch red pepper flakes optional if you want some spiciness
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to sprinkle before serving
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups peas and 2 cups green beansif using fresh) in abundant salted water. If using frozen peas and green beans, defrost according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a skillet. When it starts to foam add the reserved beans and peas. Drizzle 1 tablespoon soy sauce and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste, stir to mix and cook for a few minutes over medium-high heat. You can let them color or char a little, but don't let them burn.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sugar and pinch red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir everything a few times and cook for a minute or so, until the seeds are impregnated. Remove from the heat.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper if needed, and drizzle 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
- Transfer to a serving plate or dish. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Sesame oil: it's strong, so don't be tempted to add more from the start. Taste and adjust with extra drops if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 24mg
