EAT RIGHT
Sesame Green Beans (for tonight or "to go" tomorrow)
Looking for a tasty and quick vegetable dish? This one can be made in advance and packaged to go for a great lunch item or snack. You can use either fresh or frozen green beans or vary the recipe by using broccoli or asparagus.
Vegetables don't have to be boring...Try this simple vegetable tonight for dinner or make it in advance and portion it into containers of individual servings to have ready for lunch or snack.
1 1/2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
1 tsp dark sesame oil
Few drops of hot chili oil (optional)
1 tsp of rice vinegar
2-3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (a handful)
Coarse salt (optional)
- Steam green beans covered in 1/2-inch boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Transfer beans to a colander and plunge into cold water with a few ice cubes.
- Drain well and place in a storage container.
- Add other ingredients and toss to coat the vegetables evenly
Serves 4 (approx 6 oz portion)
Calories 90, Fat 4 gm, Saturated fat 1 gm, Protein 4 gm, Fiber 7 gm, Sodium 12 mg (if unsalted), Potassium 376 mg, Total Carb 13 gm.
Counts for Your Whole Life servings as:
1 vegetable
1 fat
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