Double-Sesame Green Beans

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup tahini
2 limes, juiced and zested
A dash or two of your favourite hot sauce
1 tsp tamari
1/4 cup honey

DIRECTIONS

Put the green beans into a large pan with a tight-fitting lid and add a big splash of water and a splash or two of olive oil. Cover and heat over high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, until bright green and tender. When the water evaporates and the beans are tender, the remaining olive oil will begin to sizzle. If you like you may remove the lid and continue to cook for a few minutes, thus lightly browning the beans.

In the meantime, whisk the sesame oil, tahini, lime juice and zest, hot sauce, tamari, and honey together until smooth. When the beans are done place them on a serving plate and drizzle them with the dressing. Serve hot.

Pistachio Couscous

INGREDIENTS

1 box whole wheat couscous
1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Prepare couscous according to package directions. When done, fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in pistachios, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot or warm.