GINGER-PEANUT GREEN BEAN SALAD

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This green bean recipe showcases crisp, fresh-from-the-garden produce with a zesty peanut vinaigrette. Red chilis and chopped nuts add interesting texture and color. For variety, you could substitute glazed pecans for the peanuts or cashews; baby turnips or julienned jicama could sub in for the radish. -Nancy Elliott, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
2 red jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 radishes, julienned
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended., In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add green beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add jalapenos and radishes. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges