Roasted Sesame Green Beans

By norsegal8

An aluminum foil liner prevents burning on dark nonstick baking sheets. When using baking sheets with a light finish, foil is not required, but we recommend it for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Table salt
• 4 teaspoons sesame seeds (toasted)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine oil, honey, pepper, garlic, and ginger in small bowl; set aside.

2. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 450 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; spread beans on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; using hands, toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, toss to coat, and distribute in even layer. Roast 10 minutes.

3. Remove baking sheet from oven. Using tongs, coat beans evenly with garlic/ginger mixture; redistribute in even layer. Continue roasting until dark golden brown in spots and starting to shrivel, 10 to 12 minutes longer.

4. Adjust seasoning with salt and and toss well to combine. Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.