Shiitake Sesame Green Beans

• 3 tablespoons light margarine
• 14 lb shiitake mushroom (stemmed & sliced)
• 1 large shallot (peeled and minced)
• 2 large garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
• 1 lb green beans
• 1 12 teaspoons tamari soy sauce or 1 12 teaspoons mushroom soy sauce
• 13 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 12 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt or 1 teaspoon colored coarse sea salt

1. In skillet over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 T light margarine.
2. Add shiitake mushrooms and saute 5 minutes until tender.
3. Remove from skillet & set aside.
4. Melt remaining margarine in skillet.
5. Saute shallots & garlic 2 minutes until tender.
6. Add green beans and tamari soy sauce.
7. Toss to coat.
8. Add veggie broth, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed/evaporated and beans are crisp yet tender.
9. Stir in mushrooms, sesame seeds, & pepper.
10. Sprinkle with sea salt (I use coarse Hawaiian red sea salt for beautiful color).

light margarine, shiitake mushroom, shallot, garlic, green beans, soy sauce, vegetable broth, sesame seeds, fresh coarse ground black pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shiitake-sesame-green-beans-219130 (may not work)