GREEN BEANS WITH AN ASIAN FLAIR

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spray a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange the green beans and pepper strips in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

In a small bowl combine the sesame seeds, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper;  Drizzle over the vegetables and gently stir to coat.

Bake green beans uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes at 425 degrees or until the beans are tender.

Yield: 6 servings