FIRECRACKER GREEN BEANS

FIRECRACKER GREEN BEANS image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1/2 C walnut pieces
vegetable spray or 1 T vegetable oil
1/2 t cayenne pepper
3/4 # slender green beans
2 T soy sauce
1 T red wine vinegar
2 T vegetable oil

Steps:

Put walnuts in a small skillet and spray evenly with vegetable oil and toss gently to evenly coat the walnuts. Sprinkle the cayenne pepper over and toss again to evenly coat. Toast the walnuts over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the walnuts are lightly browned and aromatic, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside and cool. Whisk together the soy sauce and vinegar in a large bowl, then whisk in the oil. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium, cooking until the beans are just crisp-tender and bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and add the beans to the soy mixture, tossing evenly to coat. Toss the walnuts in just before serving.