GINGER SESAME GREEN BEANS

Ingredients

• 5 cups fresh or frozen trimmed green beans
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp thyme, crumbled

Directions

1. Cook beans in boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain. Cool immediately in ice water; drain. Beans may be prepared to this point and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
2. Heat canola oil and sesame oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme; saute for 1 minute.
3. Add beans and saute until heated through, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.