Sesame Green Beans

I couldn't stop eating these sesame green beans because they were that good!  I came across the original recipe from allrecipes.com.  This recipe is simple and easy.  I had fresh green beans from the farmers market so I had a few purple colored beans too!  This is a great side dish and I will definitely be making this again.

Sesame Green Beans

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (I used roasted sesame seeds.)

¼ cup chicken broth

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.  Add sesame seeds.   Cook until lightly browned.  (I only cooked the sesame seeds for a minute since I had used roasted ones.)

Add in green beans.  Cook for a few minutes until the beans turn bright green.

Next, add in chicken broth, salt and pepper.

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until beans are tender.

Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates.

Serves 2-4.

Peanut Sesame Noodles

I have made peanut noodles and sesame noodles, so now I have finally made peanut sesame noodles!  I adapted this peanut sesame noodles recipe from Rachel Ray's sesame noodle recipe.  This is another great summer time recipe since you could serve this warm, at room temperature, or cold.  It tastes great either way and I know because I have tried it all.  Also if you don't have agave, you could substitute 2 - 3 teaspoons white sugar instead or leave it completely out if you prefer a more salty taste.  I love the simplicity of this dish and it is great as a side dish or for a quick meal.  Enjoy!

Peanut Sesame Noodles

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 – 2 teaspoons agave nectar

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ pound thin spaghetti

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (roasted)

1 scallion, chopped

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.  Drain well.

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, agave and cayenne pepper. 

Add noodles and toss to coat.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallion.

Great served at room temperature, cold or warmed.

Serves 4.