Green Beans

2 pints green beans blanched
1/4 of a large red onion (other onions would work, I just like the color contrast)
1/4 of a red, orange or yellow pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste
* optional: toasted sesame seeds

Heat 3 Tbsp. sesame oil in a large skillet.
Once oil is quite hot, turn the heat to medium, add the onion and peppers and stir-fry for approximately 6 minutes. Add garlic and continue to stir fry. Get a good carmelization on the onions and peppers, but not so much that they go too soft or loose their color.
Add blanched green beans. Cook 10 minutes or so, until beans still have some crispness, but have not lost their bright green color. At this point you may keep warm on lowest heat with lid on the pan, be aware beans will begin to lose their crispness the longer you cook them.
Toss in sesame seeds if desired and serve.