Oriental green beans

This recipe makes a simple and delicious side dish with a twist.

Ingredients

3 cups green bean
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.