This recipe interested me for its sheer simplicity and for its cooking method. My curiosity was enough that I was determined to make it as written-which meant resisting the urge first of all to add fresh garlic. I was not disappointed. While adding garlic here would seem obvious I wanted something beyond the same ol' same ol'. This is simply wonderful--just as written. And as for the cooking method--it worked out perfectly and the beans were bright green fresh and with a just right taste of sesame from the oil and seeds. I think adding garlic as so many others have done would have totally negated the whole point of this dish and would have masked that delicate sesame flavor. Add it if you like but then these beans are still the same old green beans with garlic.
This was a great easy way to make vary green beens. As suggested by others I added minced garlic to the oil and then a little soy sauce with the beens and it turned out great.
Wonderful and so easy! I made this dish for a family get-together and doubled everything. I used 2 lbs of frozen cut green beans (rather than fresh ones) and the cook time was still about the same. Everyone loved these green beans. Thanks for a great recipe!:-)
Yum. I've made these a few times now. They're just so easy to make and I love how I don't have to use any butter. I use EVOO for browning the sesame seeds and I also throw in a little bit of garlic before I add the green beans (I use frozen btw.. it's so much easier!). And something to try if popping sesame seeds is too much of a hassle: toast them in a 350 deg oven for about 10-15 minutes instead of frying them. Less mess problem solved.
I used a splatter screen when I toasted the sesame seeds but not many popped on me. I did add sesame oil in w/ the olive oil to add flavor...was fearful of the sesame oil burning if I had only used it. The 1/4 cup of broth evaporated away as soon as it hit the hot pan so I added more chicken broth (probably close to another half cup). I cooked the beans exactly 10 minutes & they were perfect! Still a bit crisp but yet tender. These were a great companion dish to Mahogany Wings (from this site).
OUTSTANDING! Easy and delicious. I gave this 5 stars and like someone else said - if there was a higher rating I would use it! Even if you only "tolerate" green beans you need to try this recipe. You will be happily surprised. I will cook this again and again! Marty
I tried it with the broccoli. If you are doing broccoli though it doesn't need 10 minutes. Six minutes will be fine; 10 minutes makes them soggy.
Great recipe - even for those who 'don't like' green beans. I've made this recipe for years and always received compliments. I add 2 tsp. finely minced garlic when cooking the sesame to give it a kick and more flavor.
I brought this dish to a dinner of finicky guests. It was a HUGE hit with everyone. Three guests made me write down the recipe!!!
