Asian Flavored Tilapia and Green Beans with Twist

Sesame Tilapia
This recipe is very easy to make.  It is an adaption from a Pampered Chef recipe.  You will need the following for two servings:
    2 boneless, skinless pieces of Tilapia (4 to 6 ounces a piece)
    1/2 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs (check out the link for info about Panko Bread Crumbs)
    1 tbsp of Sesame seeds
    3 tbsp Asian Seasoning (I used Dynasty Five Chinese Spices found in the International Isle of Wegmans)
    1 egg
    2 tbsp of olive oil
Combine the panko crumbs, sesame seeds, and spices in a shallow baking dish.  Lightly beat the egg in another shallow dish.  Coat the Tilapia pieces with egg, then coat them on each side with the seasoning mix.  Heat a pan on medium heat.  Add the oil to the pan.  Cook the tilapia about 3-4 minutes on each side, until it is golden brown.  It is easy to tell when Tilapia is done - it will fall apart!  Each piece is about 190 calories!


Sesame Green Beans
I have made these green beans so many times to go with so many different dishes.  It came from one of my favorite cooking magazines - Taste of Home Healthy Cooking....or was it Cooking for 2?  I am not sure which one since I no longer need to look at the recipe that is how often I make them.  You will need:
  1 lb of fresh green beans
  1 tsp of minced garlic
  1 small yellow onion, chopped
  1/4 cup of soy sauce (I used reduce sodium)
  1 tbsp olive oil
  1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
First, you need to clean the green beans and break off the ends.  Add them to boiling water and cook for 4 minutes.  Meanwhile, heat a saute pan over medium heat.  Add the oil.  Once the beans are done, drain and then add them to the saute pan.  Saute for 3-4 minutes then add the garlic and onion.  Saute for another 2 minutes.  Reduce heat to a low simmer and add the soy sauce.  Simmer for about 5 minutes.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve!!   Another great way to eat these green beans is just eating them over a bowl of brown rice!