Green Beans with Water Chestnuts

6 Servings


24 ounces green beans, French style
8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon hot pepper oil
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Place sesame seed in a 8 x 8 pan. Toast them in oven for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir and toast 2 to 3 additional minutes. Rinse and trim beans. Cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch lengths. Blanch in boiling water 4 minutes. Plunge in ice water to halt cooking. Drain and set aside. Heat oils in a skillet over high heat. Add water chestnuts and stir fry 1 minute. Add beans, salt and sesame seeds. Stir well to evenly distribute ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 Calories from Fat 37
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 36% Protein 13% Carb. 51%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               4   g      6%
Saturated Fat           1   g      3%
Cholesterol             0   mg     0%
Sodium                205   mg     9%
Total Carbohydrate     13   g      4%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      6%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                 3   g        

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 32% Calcium 0% Iron 10%