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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 16, 2010
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Crushed red pepper flakes add some zip to tender green beans sprinkled with crunchy sesame seeds.

Sesame Green Beans

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seed
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add beans. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in ungreased 8-inch skillet, heat sesame seed over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.
  • Step 
    3
    Drain beans. Pour sauce over beans; toss until evenly coated.

Nutrition

40 Calories
1g Total Fat
2g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
40
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1g
2%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
140mg
6%
Potassium
135mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
4g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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