Fresh vegetables are tossed with a flavorful sauce in this quick to prepare side dish. Serve with a protein and steamed rice for a filling meal.
Ingredients
or2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
or2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
or2 tablespoons sesame oil
or1 tablespoon brown sugar
or2 cups green beans, ends trimmed and halved
or1 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
or1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes
or1 small onion thinly sliced (soaked in ice water for 15 minutes if it's very strong)
or1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
or1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Preparation
1.
For the sauce; combine the coconut aminos, garlic, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and lime juice. set aside so the flavors can meld together.2.
Bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove. Once the water is boiling, drop in the green beans, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to soften. Once they are soft, remove the beans and transfer them into a large boil of ice water (this is called "blanching"). 3.
In a large bowl, toss the beans, cucumber, onions, and tomatoes with the reserved sauce. Garnish with basil and sesame seeds. 
