Sesame Green Beans & Peppers

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Sesame Green Beans & Peppers recipe

by The Chefin Vegetable

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb fresh green beans
	1 medium red bell pepper , cut in 1/4 inch strips
	2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
	2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
	1 teaspoon sesame oil

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Sesame Green Beans & Peppers, a popular side dish in many Asian cuisines, is a deliciously simple and nutritious addition to any meal. The recipe calls for fresh green beans tossed with strips of red bell peppers, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, then roasted in the oven until tender with a pleasant crispy texture. This dish complements well with a variety of protein-based meals and is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, promoting overall health and wellbeing. Delectable and nutritious, it is an ideal dish to have on the table every evening.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook green beans for about 5 minutes or until slightly tender but still firm. Drain and rinse in cold water.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked green beans, red bell pepper strips, soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss together to coat evenly.
4.	Spread the coated green beans and peppers onto a baking pan. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
5.	Bake the green beans and peppers in the preheated oven until the vegetables are tender but still crispy, about 10-12 minutes.

PROS

This dish is a great side dish to complement any protein-based dish.
It is easy to prepare and is highly nutritious.
The roasted vegetables retain their nutritional value, promoting healthy digestion and detoxifying the body.

CONS

Although low in calories and high in fiber, the dish may not be appealing to those who do not prefer the taste of sesame oil or soy sauce.
Green beans may be tough or stringy when not cooked right.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a rich source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and minerals such as potassium, iron, and manganese. Baking them in the oven retains their nutritional value while releasing antioxidants that promote a healthy digestive system. Sesame seed oil is also rich in antioxidants and has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in the management of heart health.