Green Beans with Sesame (Fagiolini Glassati al Sesamo)

Italian Side Recipes

4 c. green beans 2 Tbsp butter 2 scallions 1 Tbsp sesame seeds juice of 1 lemon zest of 1 lemon olive oil (optional) salt and pepper

Snap the ends of the green beans. Cut the beans into bite-sized pieces if desired. Slice scallions thinly. Cook beans in boiling water 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Melt butter in a pan, add scallions. Sauté over low heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Add beans. Season with salt, pepper to taste. Simmer two minutes. In a separate pan, dry-fry the sesame seeds. Stir frequently until they smell nutty. Remove from heat. Remove beans to serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Drizzle with olive oil if desired. Share and enjoy! Adapted from The Silver Spoon.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Monday February 20th, 2006