Seared Green Beans, Water Chestnuts, Shallots and Soy Glaze

• 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half on an angle
• 1 (1/2 cup) can water chestnut
• 12 cup shallot (approximately 2 diced fine)
• 12 cup roasted red pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 12 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

1. Step 1.
2. Dry pan toast the sesame seeds to lightly brown.
3. Just 1-2 minutes in a dry pan and lightly toast.
4. Remove and then set to the side to cool.
5. Step 2.
6. Now in a medium saute pan, add the olive oil and heat to medium.
7. Add the shallots and cook 2-3 minutes until slightly soft.
8. Add the water chestnuts, red peppers, soy, honey, broth and seasoning.
9. Add the beans and cover.
10. Cook on medium low for 5-8 minutes until the beans are soft but still have a little texture to them.
11. Remove the cover and let the sauce reduce 2 minutes.
12. Remove to a serving bowl and top with the sesame seeds and serve.
13. A perfect side dish.

green beans, water chestnut, shallot, red pepper, soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, kosher salt, ground black pepper, sesame seeds, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/seared-green-beans-water-chestnuts-shallots-and-soy-glaze-387809 (may not work)