The garlic, ginger and orange juice enliven the green beans, and the sesame seeds add another taste dimension. Make sure to cook the haricot verts to the al dente point to keep their crisp texture. No worries if you can’t find haricot verts in the market. Substitute the freshest, thinnest green beans you can find for the recipe. Haricot Verts with Ginger Garlic Orange Sesame Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon minced ginger1 pound haricot verts1/4 cup orange juiceSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 tablespoon sesame seedsTomato and/or lemon slices for garnish
What to do
Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.Add garlic and ginger. Saute for 1 minute.Add haricot verts. Sauté for 5 minutes. Stir often to ensure all green beans are evenly cooked.Add orange juice.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Stir in sesame seeds.Move green beans around in the pan for 4 to 6, minutes or until al dente. Make sure all the string beans are coated with the ginger, garlic, orange sauce.Garnish with tomato and/or lemon slices before serving.This dish can be served hot or at room temperature.
