Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Healthy Family Dinner Series - Course 2 Recipe - ASIAN GREEN BEAN STIR FY

RECIPE OVERVIEW:
 

Serves4
Prep Time20 min.
Total Time20 min.

Nutrition Profile:  Diabetes Appropriate, Gluten Free Diet, Healthy Weight, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat Fat, Low Sodium

INGREDIENTS
 

1 teaspoon sesame oil1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, Pinch of crushed red pepper, or to taste1/2 cup water1 14-ounce c mixed stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables, thawed1 tablespoon black bean-garlic sauce, (see Ingredient note)

COOKING DIRECTIONS

 

Step 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, add stir-fry vegetables and black bean-garlic sauce. Cook, stirring often, until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.

RECIPE TIPS

 

Ingredient Note: Black bean-garlic sauce: This savory, salty sauce used in Chinese cooking is made from fermented black beans, garlic and rice wine. Found in the Asian-food section of large supermarkets or at Asian markets. Use it in stir-fries and marinades for beef, chicken or tofu.

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