String Beans With Sesame Dressing

• 1 pound string beans
• 3 to 4 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Trim the string beans and cut them on the bias into two-inch pieces.
2. Steam them until tender.
3. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a bowl.
4. Add the beans and toss thoroughly.
5. If necessary, add more sesame paste or oil.
6. Serve hot or cold.

string beans, sesame paste, clove garlic, sesame oil, peanut, sesame seeds, salt

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9973 (may not work)