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chinese style green beans

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Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

These go great with most any Asian themed dish and also to get more green veggies into your diet!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For chinese style green beans

  • 1/2 Tbsp
    roasted peanut or sesame oil
  • 1 clove
    garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lb
    fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    toasted sesame seeds

How To Make chinese style green beans

  • 1
    Just blanch green beans in boiling water. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until just starting to soften and become aromatic.
  • 3
    Add the green beans and stir-fry until they begin to soften. Stir sugar and soy sauce. Continue to cook for five more minutes.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve!
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