Aunt Lynda's Sesame Green Beans 🥢🌱
These vibrant sesame green beans are a delightful side dish that perfectly complements any meal. The combination of crunchy almonds, tender green beans, and sweet water chestnuts creates a satisfying texture and flavor. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time, making them a hassle-free addition to your dinner table!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 2 pkgs (10 oz each) frozen green beans, thawed
- 1 can (6 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 dash of pepper
- 1 dash of soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (make sure to toast these in the oven for a few minutes for extra flavor!)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Stir-Fry: Add the thawed green beans and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Add Ingredients: Toss in the water chestnuts, chicken broth, sugar, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Cook: Stir constantly until the beans are crisp and tender, about 4 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer to an oblong Pyrex dish and sprinkle with toasted almonds and sesame seeds for an added crunch.
🥡 These green beans can be prepared up to 1 day in advance! Just reheat them before serving to enjoy their fresh flavors.
Tips for Perfect Green Beans
- Crunch Factor: For an even crunchier texture, try sautéing the green beans in batches! This allows them to brown slightly and enhances their flavor.
- Flavor Boost: Add minced garlic or fresh ginger to the oil before stir-frying for additional depth of flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving can elevate the dish even more!
- Nut-Free Option: If you're looking to make this dish nut-free, simply omit the almonds and add some toasted pumpkin seeds for a different crunch.
Variations
- Spicy Twist: Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking for a little kick! 🌶️
- Asian Fusion: Change the flavor profile by using bok choy or snap peas alongside the green beans for a colorful mix.
- Vegan Delight: Swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth to keep it plant-based and just as delicious!
Enjoy these sesame green beans at your next gathering – they're sure to impress! 🎉🥢
All Revisions
ocr
Here’s the text from the image: --- **Aunt Lynda's Sesame Green Beans Revised by Mindy Odle** *Serves 6-8* **Ingredients:** - 2 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil - 2 pkgs. (10 oz) frozen green beans, thawed - 1 can (6 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained - 1/4 cup chicken broth - 1 tsp sugar - 1 dash of pepper - 1 dash of soy sauce - 1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds - 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (toast seeds and almonds in oven for a few minutes) **Instructions:** 1. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry green beans in oil for about 3 minutes. 2. Add water, chestnuts, broth and seasonings. 3. Cook, stirring constantly until beans are crisp & tender, about 4 minutes. 4. Place in oblong pyrex dish and sprinkle top with almonds and seeds. 5. May be cooked up to 1 day early, then heated before serving. *Everything tastes better with sesame seeds!* --- Let me know if you need anything else!llm
# Aunt Lynda's Sesame Green Beans 🥢🌱 These vibrant sesame green beans are a delightful side dish that perfectly complements any meal. The combination of crunchy almonds, tender green beans, and sweet water chestnuts creates a satisfying texture and flavor. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time, making them a hassle-free addition to your dinner table! ## Ingredients - **2 tbsp** vegetable or olive oil - **2 pkgs** (10 oz each) frozen green beans, thawed - **1 can** (6 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained - **1/4 cup** chicken broth - **1 tsp** sugar - **1 dash** of pepper - **1 dash** of soy sauce - **1 tbsp** toasted sesame seeds - **1/2 cup** toasted slivered almonds (make sure to toast these in the oven for a few minutes for extra flavor!) ## Instructions 1. **Heat the Oil**: In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. 2. **Stir-Fry**: Add the thawed green beans and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they start to become tender. 3. **Add Ingredients**: Toss in the water chestnuts, chicken broth, sugar, pepper, and soy sauce. 4. **Cook**: Stir constantly until the beans are crisp and tender, about 4 minutes. 5. **Serve**: Transfer to an oblong Pyrex dish and sprinkle with toasted almonds and sesame seeds for an added crunch. > 🥡 These green beans can be prepared up to 1 day in advance! Just reheat them before serving to enjoy their fresh flavors. ## Tips for Perfect Green Beans - **Crunch Factor**: For an even crunchier texture, try sautéing the green beans in batches! This allows them to brown slightly and enhances their flavor. - **Flavor Boost**: Add minced garlic or fresh ginger to the oil before stir-frying for additional depth of flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving can elevate the dish even more! - **Nut-Free Option**: If you're looking to make this dish nut-free, simply omit the almonds and add some toasted pumpkin seeds for a different crunch. ## Variations - **Spicy Twist**: Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking for a little kick! 🌶️ - **Asian Fusion**: Change the flavor profile by using bok choy or snap peas alongside the green beans for a colorful mix. - **Vegan Delight**: Swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth to keep it plant-based and just as delicious! Enjoy these sesame green beans at your next gathering – they're sure to impress! 🎉🥢name
Lynda's Sesame Green BeansImages
Tags
- hyman