Asian Green Bean Stir-Fry

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From EatingWell:  December 2005/January 2006

Pungent and savory black bean-garlic sauce is the secret ingredient in this ultra-quick stir-fry.

4 servings, 1 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Pinch of crushed red pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 14-ounce can mixed stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables, thawed
• 1 tablespoon black bean-garlic sauce, (see Ingredient note)

Preparation

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.

Nutrition

Per serving : 59 Calories; 2 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 10 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 327 mg Sodium; 238 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetable

Tips & Notes

• 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.