Chinese Green Beans

Chinese Green Beans

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• Vegetable oil cooking spray or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 t gingerroot, peeled, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 T water
• 1 T soy sauce
• 1 t cornstarch
• 1/2 t brown sugar
• 1/2 t sesame oil
• 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes
  

1. Wash and trim beans.
2. Steam beans in a vegetable steamer, covered for 5 minutes.
3. Drain and put into cold water, drain again.
4. Spray nonstick skilletwith cooking spray or peanut oil and heat until hot.
5. Add ginger root and garlic and saute briefly.
6. Add beans, saute 5 minutes.
7. Mix remaining ingredients.
8. Add to beans, cook until thoroughly heated (about 30 seconds), stirring constantly.