Serves 4

An aluminum foil liner prevents burning on dark nonstick baking sheets.  It’s also recommended for easy cleanup.

• 1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

1. Combine garlic, ginger, honey, sesame oil and pepper in small bowl; set aside.

2. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 450°.  Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; spread beans on baking sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil; using hands, toss to coat evenly.  Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, toss to coat, and distribute in even layer.  Roast 10 minutes.

3. Remove baking sheet from oven.  Using tongs, coat beans evenly with garlic/ginger mixture; redistribute in even layer.  Continue roasting until dark golden brown in spots and starting to shrivel, 10 to 12 minutes longer.

4. Adjust seasoning with salt and toss well to combine.  Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.

Photo credit, crcg

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