Glazed Sweet and Savory Long Beans

Ingredients

• 1/2-pound long beans (1 bunch)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sliced scallion.
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken/vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch long beans for 2 minutes until slightly tender. Allow to cool.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Add scallions, ginger and garlic. Mix together.
3. Add red pepper flakes and long beans. Allow to cook for a few minutes.
4. Stir in chicken stock, honey and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and add sesame seeds, if desired.
5. Mix together.