Oriental green beans
This recipe makes a simple and delicious side dish with a twist.
Ingredients
3 cups green beans
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin olive oil)
2 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
1 ginger (1 inch piece, peeled, grated or finely sliced)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
Steam the beans for approximately 5 minutes until slightly tender.
In a separate pan heat the olive and sesame oils.
Add the garlic and sauté over low heat for approximately 1 to 2 minutes taking care not to burn.
Mix in the ginger and soy sauce and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Pour the ginger mixture over the green beans and serve immediately.
Yield
4 servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Notes
Other vegetables can be cooked this way. Try this recipe with pak choi or bok choi, spinach, kale, or carrots.
Use this recipe with mushrooms.
Source
Oriental and American fusion
easy, light, steam
vegetables, side dishes
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.
Food in U.S.A.