If you've ever been to a Chinese buffet, chances are you have tasted the green beans that am talking about tonight. I love the crunchy, sweet goodness of those green beans but I don't want to have to go to a pricey, over-stuff-yourself buffet to get them. So I made my own concoction and tested it tonight. I used all organic ingredients but conventional would work too. Here it is, I hope you and your family enjoy!
Ingredients:
Fresh green beans - Wash and then snap or trim the ends (I used 1 lb. of green beans because this was our main course and I like leftovers - but you can use less and then just use slightly less of the other ingredients)
Green Onion (optional) - 1 washed and chopped
Parsley Flakes - 1 teaspoon
Minced or crushed garlic - 1 tablespoon
Raw, unbleached, organic sugar - about 1/2 to 1 tablespoon
Safflower Oil (or Olive oil, or other healthy cooking oil) - 1 tablespoon
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Sesame Seeds - to taste
How to make:
Preheat oven to 350
Put the green beans and the onion into a big bowl
Add the parsley flakes, garlic, sugar, oil and black pepper to the green beans and onions
Toss or stir to get all the beans thinly coated
Place in a thin layer in a casserole baking dish
Sprinkle the top with the sesame seeds to taste
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until beans are heated through but still firm.
These are healthy, sweet, crunchy and filling; making a great side or main dish. What's more they don't cost an arm and a leg!
Enjoy!
Emily A. Filmore
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