Green Beans with Sesame & Garlic Recipe

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Green Beans with Sesame & Garlic
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , quartered lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce

Directions:

  1. Cook beans 4 minutes, transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  2. Drain and dry.
  3. This can be done up to 8 hours in advance- store in fridge.
  4. Heat peanut oil in wok over high heat.
  5. Add garlic and stir fry until golden, about a minute.
  6. Transfer to paper towel to drain.
  7. Add green beans, salt and sesame seeds to the wok.
  8. Stir fry 3-4 minutes, pressing beans against side of pan so they char in places.
  9. Combine sesame oil and soy sauce.
  10. Add to pan along with the garlic from earlier.
  11. Heat through (less than a minute) and serve.
  12. These are great hot, room temperature, and even cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 93.18 Kcal (390 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.77g 9%
Sodium 672.59mg 28%
Potassium 262.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.29g 3%
Sugars 3.45g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.73g 15%
Protein 2.97g 6%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 24%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 68.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.24 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.6g 9%
Sodium 535.93mg 28%
Potassium 208.82mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.4g 3%
Sugars 2.75g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.97g 15%
Protein 2.37g 6%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 24%
Iron 1.2mg 9%
Calcium 54.7mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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