Name: Green Beans with Thai-Style Sesame Sauce
Yield: Makes 3 or 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound green beans, preferably small, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons natural cashew butter; 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons organic wheat-free tamari; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from The Swiss Secret for Optimal Health: Dr. Rau's Diet for Whole Body Healing, by Thomas Rau, M.D., and Susan Wyler.

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