• 4 cups green beans, about 1 lb
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 tbsp shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, (optional)

Wash, trim ends and cut beans into 3-4 cm pieces, steam until tender. In a wok or medium sauce pan, heat sesame oil over medium low heat. Add beans and garlic. Saute for a couple minutes. Add soy sauce, pepper and sesame seeds, stir to coat thoroughly and remove from heat.