Pole Beans and Sesame Seeds

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  
• 1 lb pole beans
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1/4 freshly ground pepper
  

Directions:

Bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a sauce pan.
Add salt. Add the washed pole beans
(remember to remove the tips).

Bring to a second boil and cook uncovered for 5
minutes. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove the beans and place to the side. Drain the
excess water. Add to the sauce pan the olive oil,
sesame seeds and pepper.

Cook until the sesame seeds become a golden brown.
Be careful not to overcook the sesame.

Add the toasted sesame over the cooked beans.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 15