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savory string beans from The Jewish Kitchen
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Savory String Beans

A side dish that is easy to prepare. Besides being appealing to look at, it is tasty, with the different seasonings and garnishes. Serve with fish poultry and beef. It can be used in Kosher cooking by eliminating the cheese.
Course Sides
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. fresh string beans
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp. onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp. diced green peper optional
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • shaving of parmesan cheese garnish
  • 1+ tbsp. toasted sesame seeds optional, or for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut green beans in 1/2. Set aside. In a heavy pan, heat the oil. Add to the pan, onions, green pepper cook slowly for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the beans and the water, salt, and basil, mix. Cover the pan and simmer, on low heat for about 15 minutes or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally, to keep the beans from sticking to the pan. Stir in the grated cheese.
  3. Remove from heat and drain off the liquid. Spoon on to a platter and garnish with the sesame seeds, and the parmesan cheese shavings. Serve hot.