Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound long green beans
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sliced scallion
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional

Directions:

1. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch long beans for 2
2. minutes until slightly tender. Allow to cool.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Add scallions, ginger and garlic. Mix together. Add red pepper
4. flakes and long beans. Allow to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chicken stock, honey and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add sesame seeds, if desired. Mix together.