Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　Green beans cooked crisp-tender retain their vivid color and snap, bringing garden freshness to the table no matter what the season. In this quick Asian-inspired side dish, toasted sesame seeds— along with a dose of sesameoil—:add an aromatic, nutty touch.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 pound green beans, trimmed

　　3 garlic cloves

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger

　　2 teaspoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil

　　1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

　　1 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

　　

Step 1

Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling well-salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain beans and pat dry.

　　

Step 2

While beans cook, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then stir together with soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, and oils in a large bowl.

　　

Step 3

Add beans and toss. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.