Quick Sesame Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the green beans and spices and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the sesame seeds and cook for 1 minute more.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Green beans are a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, vitamin K, and manganese.
• Sesame oil is high in healthy monounsaturated fats and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Ginger has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties.