Asian Style Green Beans
(from SallyV’s recipe box)
This recipe was written for fresh beans, but I don’t usually have those on hand. I like this with a steak that’s been marinaded in an Asian sauce.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 large pkg. green beans, steamed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 T. sesame oil
- 3 T. soy sauce
- 1 1/2 T. rice vinegar
- 1 T. brown sugar, packed
- Black pepper
- Salt (optional)
- Cornstarch (mixed with cold water to thicken sauce)
- Sliced almonds or sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
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Steam the green beans until JUST crisp-tender. Drain well and pat the beans dry using paper towels.
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat; add in garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add in beans and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper; cook until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beans (about 2 minutes longer). Garnish with almonds or sesame seeds.
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Note: If you want a thicker sauce, mix a small amount of cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add in towards the end.