Green Beans: Thai Style

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 pound green beans, rinsed and ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt, to taste
• Green onion, sesame seeds and a tablespoon or two of cashews/roasted peanuts