Sesame Roasted Green Beans

• green beans↗1 lb
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1 teaspoon
• chopped garlic1 tablespoon

  about 3 medium cloves

• ground ginger↗1 dash
• honey↗2 teaspoons
• sesame oil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• hot red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• toasted sesame seeds↗4 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil, spread beans on baking sheet.

2. 2

   Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt; Using hands, toss to coat evenly, and distribute in even layer.

3. 3

   Roast in oven for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   While roasting, combine garlic, ginger, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in small bowl.

5. 5

   Remove beans from oven. Coat beans evenly with the garlic/ginger mixture; redistribute in even layer.

6. 6

   Return to oven and continue roasting until beans are dark golden brown in spots and starting to shrivel, 10-12 minutes longer.

7. 7

   Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary, toss well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.