Quick, Smoky Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans, defrosted
1 tablespoon bacon bits (optional)
1/2 teaspoon hickory smoked salt, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add sesame seeds and cook for 1 minute; watch carefully as seeds burn quickly. Add green beans, bacon bits, smoked salt, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until beans are hot, about 3 minutes.