Sesame Ginger Green Beans
Make these flavorful green beans a side dish tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce*
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions
Blanch green beans in a large pot until tender. Combine olive oil, ginger, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and sriracha sauce in a small bowl; set aside. Place beans in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the glaze and stir continuously for one to two minutes or until sauce is bubbly and starts to thicken. Add the peas and gently mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
*Sriracha sauce is a chili sauce made from chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt.