Lunch: Sesame-Ginger Green Beans

Recipe by Carrie Purcell It only takes a few ingredients to liven up green beans by adding a delicious sesame-ginger dressing.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Sesame-Ginger Green Beans

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

1 c. vegetable oil
3 small shallots
1 lb. fresh green beans
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Meanwhile, in a small pan over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add shallots and fry, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss green beans with olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, and salt to coat. Roast beans until tender but still green, 5 to 8 minutes.
Transfer beans to a serving dish and toss with sesame seeds. Top with reserved shallots.

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