Fresh String Beans With Benne Seeds
Updated Dec. 14, 2022
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1pound fresh green beans
- 2quarts lightly salted water
- 4tablespoons sesame (benne) seeds
- ½stick (2 ounces) unsalted butter
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
126 calories; 11 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 19 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Trim the green beans and rinse them thoroughly. Bring the water to a boil, dump the beans in all at once and boil briskly, uncovered, for about five to seven minutes or until the beans are tender, but not limp and soggy. Turn the beans out all at once into a colander and run cold water over them briefly to stop the cooking process and retain their green color.
- Step 2
Place the sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until they are toasted to a rich brown color. Watch carefully, as the tiny seeds will easily burn. When they are the right color, remove pan from heat and immediately swirl in the butter. Add the green beans and turn quickly to mix thoroughly. Return to the heat briefly to warm the beans, then turn out on a heated platter and serve immediately.
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Comments
We liked this but like so many vegetable recipes here, the cooking time for the veggies is far too long. Once the water returned to a boil, I cooked the beans for about 2 minutes. Still bright green and crunchy. And of course no salt.