Chinese Green Beans

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.

2. 2

   Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer (or a colander that will sit nicely in saucepan), and place over boiling water.

3. 3

   Cover and steam 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain and plunge into cold water, drain again.

5. 5

   Coat a large nonstick skillet (or wok) with cooking spray or peanut oil and heat until hot.

6. 6

   Add gingerroot and garlic and saute 30 secs.

7. 7

   Add beans, saute 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining 5 ingredients.

9. 9

   Stir well.

10. 10

    Add to beans, cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.