Easy Asian string bean recipe

Last night I made an Asian-themed dinner and found a really easy and OMG so yummy string bean recipe.

I used a pound of frozen string beans for Dh and I and we had more than enough with some left over. The recipe called for fresh beans, but trust me, these frozen were just as good!

Bring 1/2 cup of water with NO seasoning to a boil...drop in 1 lb. frozen string beans. Boil until you are happy with the texture (some like them softer than others...I am a fan of al dente with some crunch).

Strain the beans and leave them in the strainer while you put a little less than a tablespoon of sesame oil in the pan with some asian sesame seeds....be careful, they are tiny and brown super-fast. I had the oil and seeds on for about a minute and a half, stirring the whole time. Then I added the beans and coated them. Then I added low sodium soy sauce (however much you like) and toss....voila! So freakin' good!

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I have to try that!!! It sounds SO good!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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No problem! It really was the easiet thing to make!

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I dont eat string beans, but that might be good with broccoli.

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Are Asian sesame seeds different than regular ones? Just curious!

That sounds SO delish! I am a HUGE fan of sesame oil - I cook with it a LOT and love the flavor! Thanks for sharing!

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mmm not only does it sound amazing, but it sounds really easy! Thank you/

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Posted by SB7308

I dont eat string beans, but that might be good with broccoli.

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I don't see why not. I am sure it would be good with most veggies actually.

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Posted by Future_Farrell

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Posted by SB7308

I dont eat string beans, but that might be good with broccoli.

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I don't see why not. I am sure it would be good with most veggies actually.

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i was also thinking for asparagus too.

now im hungry!

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Posted by SB7308

i was also thinking for asparagus too.

now im hungry!

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I flipping love asparagus. I love when you can take a good recipe, and switch up some things in it.

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Posted by MrsD71208



Strain the beans and leave them in the strainer while you put a little less than a tablespoon of sesame oil in the pan with some asian sesame seeds....be careful, they are tiny and brown super-fast. I had the oil and seeds on for about a minute and a half, stirring the whole time. Then I added the beans and coated them. Then I added low sodium soy sauce (however much you like) and toss....voila! So freakin' good!

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how many sesame seeds did you use? Did you just use a sprinkle, or like 2 tablespoons?

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Sounds good!