1. Begin by blanching the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Then, immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
2. While the green beans are blanching, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Drain the green beans from the ice water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
5. Add the green beans to the sesame dressing mixture and toss well until they are evenly coated.
6. In a separate pan, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
7. Once the grains are cooked, add them to the green bean mixture and toss again to combine.
8. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top of the dish for added texture and flavor.
9. Serve warm or cold and enjoy your delicious and healthy Green Beans with Sesame Dressing Recipe!