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Green Beans & Asparagus with Red Pepper and Garlic

Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients

½ pound snapped asparagus

• ½ pound green beans, stems trimmed

• 2 tablespoons Filippo Berio Olive Oil

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips

• ½ teaspoon chili paste or red pepper flakes

• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• Homemade Sesame Oil (Recipes Follow)

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Black Sesame Oil:

• ½ cup black sesame seeds

• ¾ cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

White Sesame Oil:

• ½ cup white sesame seeds

• ¾ cup Filippo Berio Olive Oil

• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions

For Sesame Oils:

Combine ingredients in a food processor and set aside.

For Stir-fry:

1. Cut the beans and asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Bring a large saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Add the beans and asparagus, and cook until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp, 1-3 minutes. Drain the vegetables then plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.

2. In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and stir for about 1 minute. Add the beans and asparagus, and sauté for 1 minute longer. Add the chili paste (or red pepper flakes), ginger and garlic, and toss for 1 minute longer. Drizzle to taste with either or both homemade sesame oils. Season with the salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Recipe provided by Jim Coleman

This Recipe Provided by Filippo Berio

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