GREEN BEANS IN GARLIC SAUCE WITH CASHEWS

Green Beans in Garlic Sauce with Cashews image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sesame oil
5 tablespoons tamari sauce
3 tablespoons mirin
9 cloves garlic sliced
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups whole cashew nuts (unsalted)
4 cups green beans sliced into 1 inch diagonals
1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup coarsely chopped shiitake mushrooms caps

Steps:

1. Heat up a wok ovear high heat, then add the oil, tamari, and mirin. Toss in the garlic and stir-fry 1 minute, or until fragrant. (Be careful not to burn the garlic.) 2. Add the onions and cashews, continuing to stir-fry, then add the beans, pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry another 5 minutes for crisp, brightly colored beans and bell peppers, or longer for more tender vegetables. Adjust the seasonings, if desired. 3. Serve immediately. For a Change . . . • Replace the onions with wild leeks. Because leeks are quick cooking, add them to the wok along with the beans.

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