Green beans with Golden Raisins

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tea bags (green or white tea)
4 cups green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sesame seeds are crisp and fragrant.
In a large steamer pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add tea bags.
Place green beans in the steam rack. Be sure the water doesn't rise onto the rack.
Steam at medium-high heat, covered, until beans are bright green, about 4 minutes.
Sprinkle raisins into the steam basket and steam for one more minute.
In a large salad bowl, toss green beans and raisins with vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds
Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Per serving: 71 calories; 2 g protein; 4 g fat; 8 g carb; 2 g fiber. 

From Martha Stewart magazine