Sesame Greens And Bean Sprouts Recipes

SESAME GREEN BEANS 'N' WATER CHESTNUTS

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Soy sauce and sesame oil make a flavorful base for these good-for-you green beans from Dot Christiansen's Bettendorf, Iowa kitchen. Toasted sesame seeds and water chestnuts add texture and crunch to this quick skillet side that goes well with beef or poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds fresh green beans (about 5 cups), trimmed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, saute the beans, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in canola oil and sesame oil for 5-6 minutes or until almost tender. Add the water, soy sauce, sugar, pepper and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until beans are tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME GREEN BEANS

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I had always been indifferent to green beans... until I tried this recipe, given to me by a friend. For such a simple dish, you will be surprised at how much flavor this has! Broccoli is equally delicious prepared this way.

Provided by SPRUCETREE18

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame seeds. When seeds start to darken, stir in green beans. Cook, stirring, until the beans turn bright green.
Pour in chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SESAME GREEN BEANS

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon wok or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, several drops or a drizzle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (a handful)
Coarse salt

Steps:

Steam green beans covered in 1/2-inch boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and run under cold water. Drain well.
Heat a wok shaped skillet or large nonstick frying pan over high heat. Go once-around-the-pan with wok or vegetable oil, add several drops sesame oil, and crushed pepper flakes. The pan will smoke. Add beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and coarse salt and toss to coat beans evenly.

SESAME GREEN BEANS

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Sesame oil adds a delicate, nutty flavor to crisp green beans; a sprinkling of sesame seeds on top adds texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add green beans to basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add green beans and sesame seeds; season with salt and pepper, and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

SESAME GREEN BEANS

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"For me, the most time-consuming part of preparing this side is picking the green beans in the garden," says Jeanne Bennett of North Richland Hills, Texas. "My family loves their fresh taste, and I love that they're fast to fix!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh green beans
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring beans and water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain. Add the butter, soy sauce and sesame seeds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GARLIC-SESAME GREEN BEANS

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Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep the recipe in mind for your garden crop in summer. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oils over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender., Drain green beans and return to Dutch oven. Add shallot mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME BEAN SPROUTS

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Make and share this Sesame Bean Sprouts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by J e l i s a

Categories Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 lb bean sprouts
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 -2 green onion, diced
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

Clean sprouts, discard any brown pieces.
Place into boiling water, allow to boil for approximately 5-8 minutes.
Drain well.
In large bowl, toss ingredients.
Served warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 546.5, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4

KOREAN BEAN SPROUTS

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Make and share this Korean Bean Sprouts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 lb bean sprouts
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

Drop the bean sprouts into boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Drain well. Return to the pan.
Stir in the salt, sesame seeds, sesame oil, garlic, cayenne, and green onions. Simmer 2 minutes.
Serve hot or cold.