Ingredients
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Directions
1 lb long green beans, trimmed,
: cooked, -- and cooled
1 ts crushed red pepper flakes
2 TB rice vinegar
1 ts chopped garlic
1/4 c olive oil
2 TB sesame oil
2 c cherry tomatoes, -- halved
2 TB crushed toasted peanuts
: Salt and pepper
In a bowl toss all ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Recipe By : ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW
Date: 09/26/96
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bean; Green Bean; Salad; Vegetable
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