Steamed Green Beans With Lemon and Sesame Seeds

Place settingFrancois Dischinger
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Serves 6-8|

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Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and beans. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain the beans and pat them dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the oil and lemon juice and toss. Sprinkle with the zest and sesame seeds.
December 2004  

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