Oriental Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups green beans
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cilantro
• 1 medium sweet red pepper
• 1/4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together lime or lemon juice, soy sauce, cilantro, sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and if desired, a dash of crushed red pepper.
2. Add cooked green beans, bean sprouts, and sweet red pepper; toss to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
4. To serve, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
5. Note: best with fresh green beans.