String Beans With Sesame Dressing

• 1/2 lb. string beans
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 1/3 Tbsp. sugar
• 3 1/2 Tbsp. roasted sesame seed
• 2 lb. zucchini, coarsely grated on a hand grater or food processor
• salt to taste
• 4 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. each: chopped fresh parsley and basil, marjoram or thyme
• freshly ground black pepper
• extra chopped parsley and herbs for garnish

1. Put grated zucchini in a strainer over a bowl; sprinkle with salt.
2. Leave for 1 hour or longer to allow moisture to drain off. Squeeze excess moisture out before cooking; pat with paper towels so zucchini is as dry as possible.
3. Heat oil in a heavy pan; cook zucchini with the sugar over moderate heat, stirring until tender, but not too soft.
4. This will only take a minute or two.
5. Add lemon juice; raise heat a little.
6. Sprinkle with herbs; toss well. Spoon into a serving dish.
7. Add black pepper; sprinkle with extra parsley and herbs.
8. The zucchini can also be mixed with yellow squash ... mmmm.
9. Serves 4 to 6.

string beans, soy sauce, sugar, zucchini, salt, cooking oil, lemon juice, parsley, freshly ground black pepper, parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=257717 (may not work)