String Beans Pesto Slaw with Sesame Seeds

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String Beans Pesto Slaw with Sesame Seeds

 

1 pound string beans or French beans, tipped

spoonful or two of pesto, homemade or store bought

salt

4 carrots, cut into matchsticks

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds oil (optional)

freshly grouned black pepper

4 scallions, thinly sliced

 

 

 

Make the string beans: Steam until tender crucnhy, cool and toss with pesto. Mix

with the carrots in a bowl.

In a an 8 " skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 3 minutes,

stirring.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, salt,

pepper, scallions, and sesame seeds. Pour over the string beans and carrots in a

bowl; serve within 30 minutes. Serves 6.