Sesame Green Beans And Red Pepper

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled gingerroot
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into very thin strips
• lettuce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• 2 add sesame seeds.
• 3 cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden; shaking skillet often.
• 4 transfer to small bowl.
• 5 whisk in hot sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and garlic; set aside.
• 6 bring 1 cup of water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat.
• 7 place green beans and salt in steamer basket; set into saucepan.
• 8 do not let water touch beans.
• 9 cover; steam 5 to 6 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
• 10 rinse with cold water; drain well.
• 11 combine beans and bell pepper in large bowl.
• 12 pour sesame dressing over vegetables; toss to coat evenly.
• 13 cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
• 14 toss just before serving.
• 15 serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired.