Stir-Fry Sesame Green Beans |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Looking for a different treatment for garden-fresh green beans? Try this stir-fried side dish. It's nicely seasoned with fresh ginger, sesame oil and sesame seeds. -Test Kitchen Ingredients:
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper |
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms |
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce |
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot |
1/4 cup sliced dried apricots |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beans over medium-high heat in oil for 2 minutes. Add sweet pepper and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add green onions and garlic; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
2. Combine the soy sauce and ginger; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in apricots; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in sesame oil and sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.
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