Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing

Name: Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans - cut in half with stems removed if needed; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; pinch salt/pepper; ⅓ cup sesame oil (Alternatively you can use all toasted sesame oil); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; juice from 1 lime; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 clove grated or minced garlic; black pepper to taste; 2 ½ cups lentils; 2 medium/small red bell peppers - diced; 1 small red onion - diced; 1 bunch mint - finely chopped; 3/4 cups cashews - roughly chopped or crushed