Easy Sesame Green Beans

By jobustitch

From Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

•Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
•In a large skillet, saute beans and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Yield: 8 servings.