Shiitake Sesame Green Beans

Submitted by JelsMom

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• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons light margarine
• 1⁄4 lb shiitake mushroom (stemmed & sliced)
• 1 large shallot (peeled and minced)
• 2 large garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
• 1 lb green beans
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce or 1 1/2 teaspoons mushroom soy sauce
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt or 1 teaspoon colored coarse sea salt

directions

1. In skillet over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 T light margarine. Add shiitake mushrooms and saute 5 minutes until tender. Remove from skillet & set aside.
2. Melt remaining margarine in skillet. Saute shallots & garlic 2 minutes until tender. Add green beans and tamari soy sauce. Toss to coat.
3. Add veggie broth, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed/evaporated and beans are crisp yet tender. Stir in mushrooms, sesame seeds, & pepper.
4. Sprinkle with sea salt (I use coarse Hawaiian red sea salt for beautiful color).