Spicy Green Beans * Recipe

Name: Spicy Green Beans *
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. peanut oil; 1 tsp. minced ginger; 1/2 tsp. minced garlic; 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and slivered (whole works well, too); 1 tsp. sugar; 2 Tbsp. dry sherry; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 to 2 tsp. chili paste with garlic (available at Oriental food stores); 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. cornstarch; 1 Tbsp. cold water; 1 tsp. sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 tsp. minced ginger
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and slivered (whole works well, too)
1 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. chili paste with garlic (available at Oriental food stores)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. sesame oil

1
Heat wok over high heat.
2
Add oil and heat.
3
Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds.
4
Add beans.
5
Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes longer.
6
Add sugar, sherry, salt, chili paste with garlic and soy sauce.
7
Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes longer.
8
In separate dish, combine cornstarch and water to make smooth paste.
9
Add to wok and cook until mixture boils and thickens.
10
Remove from heat. Add sesame oil.
11
Let cool.
12
Chill 2 or more hours.
13
6 servings.

140

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. peanut oil, 1 tsp. minced ginger, 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and slivered (whole works well, too), and more.

Yes, Spicy Green Beans * falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Green Beans *

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