2 lb fresh string beans
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp garlic, minced
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
A Recipe for
Garlic-Sesame String Beans
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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Wash the
string beans and cut iff the stem ends. When the water has reached a
rolling boil, plunge in the string beans annd allow to cook for 5-7
minutes, until they are firm but crisp. Heat the butter in a medium
size-skillet. When it is foamy add the garlic and sesame seeds and
cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is slightly browned. Add
the string beans and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the
string beans are coated with thte gerlic and sesasme seeds. Serve
hot.
Nutritional info per serving: 110 cal, 4g pro, 14g carb, 6g fat (44%)
Source: A Kwanzaa Keepsake Miami Herald 12/21/95
Serves: 6
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