Mission Accomplished Asian Green Beans

• 2 cups fresh green beans, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon soy margarine
• 12 teaspoon regular sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (Five Spice Mix is good)
• 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced
• 1 small garlic clove, minced finely
• 12-1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar, to taste
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional, OR ()
• 12 tablespoon black sesame seed (optional)

1. In large pot of boiling water blanch the green beans for about 2 1/2 minutes but not longer than 3 minutes.
2. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
3. Place the cooked green beans in serving dish.
4. Add the other ingredients and toss carefully but well.
5. Adjust seasoning.
6. Add salt if necessary.
7. Garnish with toasted almonds or sesame seeds if desired.

fresh green beans, butter, regular sesame oil, scallions, garlic, chinese black vinegar, salt, slivered almonds, black sesame

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mission-accomplished-asian-green-beans-138687 (may not work)