Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad

SESAME GINGER GREEN BEAN SALAD

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So easy and almost completely make ahead. Just throw it together at the last minute and expect rave reviews!

Author: Chris Scheuer

Recipe type: Side

Serves: Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. haricots verts or slender green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoons sunflower (or other neutral tasting oil) oil
• 1 tablespoon finely minced or grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 1 cup tiny frozen peas, thawed
• 2-3 teaspoons light sesame seeds
• 2-3 teaspoons black sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water (I do this right in my sink.) Have a large strainer ready to drain the beans.
2. While water is heating, prepare sauce (glaze) by combining oil, ginger, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and Sriracha in a small bowl.
3. Add beans to boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally (if your beans are really small and thin, only cook for 3½ minutes). Drain well and immediately plunge into the bowl of ice water (this will stop the cooking process) then drain again and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Shake strainer occasionally to remove as much water as possible.
4. Spread drained beans out on several thicknesses of paper toweling or a clean kitchen towel and pat to dry as much as possible. At this point, beans can be wrapped in dry paper towels, placed in a ziplock bag and refrigerated till just before serving.
5. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add sauce and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and starting to thicken slightly.
6. Add green beans and stir gently for 2-3 minutes or until veggies are glazed and warmed through. Add peas and sprinkle with about ½ teaspoon of kosher or regular salt and a generous grind of fresh pepper. Stir again for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with light and black sesame seeds. Serve hot or at room temperature.

NOTES

Sriracha sauce is a spicy chili sauce. You can find it in the Asian section at most larger grocery stores or online.