SESAME ORANGE GREEN BEANS ENJOY DAN:

                  SESAME ORANGE GREEN BEANS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound green beans

1 orange, zested and juiced

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon EACH pure maple syrup, turmeric, and garlic powder

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Sprinkle of sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Zest the orange and squeeze out the juice into a skillet.

2.   Gently simmer the orange juice over medium-low heat until it has thickened and reduced a bit, about 5 minutes.

3.   Take off the heat and mixing sesame oil and next 5 ingredients:

4.   Trim the beans and cut in half.

5.   Steam the beans in vegetables steamer for about 6 minutes, or until bright green and tender crisp.

6.   Place the beans in a bowl and toss them with the orange sauce.

7.   Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ENJOY DAN:                                               HEART AND SOUL IN THE KITCHEN!!