ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS

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Nice switch for the bean, make it as mild or as hot as you want. You can make this a veggie dish with a Chinese meal but I can assure you it has not seen China

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
crushed red pepper flakes (, mild is just a sprinkle)
1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted,garnish

Steps:

  • Steam beans for only a few minutes, you want them crisp.
  • Dash beans in cold water to stop the cooking (do this the day ahead if you wish) Heat the oils and saute,over low heat, the garlic& ginger until you can smell that wonderful aroma (the garlic will be golden) Add beans, pepper flakes,soy and water.
  • Cover cook over high heat for a few minutes until the water evaporates and the oils have coated the beans and they are hot Shake the pan as the beans cook.
  • Garnish with sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.4

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