Sesame Green-Bean Salad

• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
4. Place in a bowl and toss with the sesame seeds, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.
5. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

green beans, sesame seeds, lemon juice, vegetable oil, salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11092 (may not work)