garlic, sesame, mushroom green beans

I never thought I liked green beans, until I discovered there was more to them than just what comes out of a can.  Now, I love you dear husband... but really??? Those are just nasty!  In January I noticed that Costco was now carrying 2 pound packages of fresh green beans, thus my love affair began.  This is a recipe that I threw together putting some of my favorite ingredients,

Garlic Sesame Mushroom Green Beans

1 pound prepared fresh green beans

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed  (or less if desired)

1 tablespoon soy sauce 

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 can mushrooms stems and pieces (Hey, its all I had on hand!)

salt and pepper to taste

Directions 

Preheat a medium sized skillet with olive oil and let it get good and hot.  Add the green beans, stirring constantly, allowing the green beans to blister slightly.  I like my green beans semi-firm, but adjust to your own preference.  Add the remaining ingredients into the pan, with the green beans and allow to get warm.  Top with remaining sesame seeds, if desired