Spicy Sesame Yard Long Beans are Long on Flavor

If you need a simple healthy side dish with a bit of a kick to it, these Spicy Sesame Green Beans are my go to. I made these with yard long beans (aka asparagus beans) but they are equally delicious with fresh green beans.

My husband and I like our green beans crunchy so I don't even bother boiling them first. But if you like them softer, precook them for about 5 minutes first and then just finish them in the sesame oil at the end.

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Sesame Green Beans

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Ingredients

 

• 1 pound yard long beans (aka asparagus beans or green beans)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
• soy sauce to taste

Instructions

 

• Trim ends of green beans and cut to desired length.
• If you like your beans softer, put in a saucepan covered with water and boil for 3-5 minutes. If you like them crunchy skip to the next step.
• In a large skillet heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
• Add beans and cook to desired softness. Splash with soy sauce and serve.

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