Shiitake Sesame Green Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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).