Contributed By: trina
SHAPE Magazine
Flavorful side dish with a hint of heat
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Peanut oil
1 teaspoon Minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon Minced garlic
1/2 pound Fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon Sugar
2 tablespoons Dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Cold water
1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Preparation
Coat a wok with nonstick cooking spray and heat over high heat. Add peanut oil and heat well. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry about 30 seconds. Add green beans and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add sugar, sherry, salt, red pepper, and soy sauce; stir-fry another 1 to 2 minutes.
In a small dish, blend cornstarch and water to make a smooth paste; add to wok and cook until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
Remove wok from heat and add sesame oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook's Notes
Easy to make ahead for a picnic.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 54
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Total Fat: 3 g
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Saturated Fat: 0 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 5 g
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Protein: 1 g
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Vitamin A: 314 IU
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Vitamin C: 4 mg
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Calcium: 20 mg
;
Sodium: 538 mg
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Iron: 1 mg
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Fiber: 1 g