STIR-FRY SESAME GREEN BEANS

Stir-Fry Sesame Green Beans image

Looking for a different treatment for garden-fresh green beans? Try this stir-fried side dish. It's nicely seasoned with fresh ginger, sesame oil and sesame seeds. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup sliced dried apricots
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beans over medium-high heat in oil for 2 minutes. Add sweet pepper and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add green onions and garlic; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes., Combine the soy sauce and ginger; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in apricots; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in sesame oil and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges