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500 g green beans
1 sweet red bell pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cracked or coarsely ground black pepper
generous pinch salt
1 tbsp toasted sesame seed, or sliced almonds (optional)
Remove stem ends from green beans, but leave whole. Seed and thinly slice red pepper. Sauté garlic in sesame and vegetable oils in a large frying pan set over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add red pepper. Sauté, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
Add green beans and water. Increase heat to medium-high and boil, uncovered and stirring often, until beans are tender-crisp, from 6 to 7 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) black pepper and a pinch of salt. Toss until mixed. Taste and add more pepper for a truly fiery taste. For a nutty flavour, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or sliced almonds.
Calories 43, Protein 1.4g, Carbohydrates 6.7g, Fat 1.7g, Fibre 1.9g, Sodium 3mg.