Sesame-Soy Green Beans and Peppers

By froggyess

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound green beans - look for trimmed, raw packaged beans in your produce department
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons tamari aged soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Cut green beans into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Place in a skillet. Add water, salt, to taste and cook beans 5 minutes, then drain beans.

Place the skillet back on stove and add vegetable oil. Heat pan over high heat until oil smokes. Add the beans and red peppers and stir-fry 2 minutes.

Add the soy and sesame oil and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.