GREEN BEANS WITH PEANUT-GINGER DRESSING

Green Beans with Peanut-Ginger Dressing image

Bring a bit of Thailand to your table with a ginger and peanut butter dip to serve alongside garden-fresh green beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 piece (1 inch) gingerroot, peeled, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Chopped peanuts, if desired

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling over high heat. Add beans to boiling water. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Cover; refrigerate while making dip.
In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except peanuts with wire whisk until smooth. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Stir before serving. Garnish with peanuts. Serve beans with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g