Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans

Directions

Ingredients :

1 pound fresh green beans

trimmed

1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon shallot

minced

kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup sesame seeds

toasted

Methods :

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans, and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again.

Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Mix in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 more minute, then serve.