Emeril's Favorite Chinese Green Beans (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Emeril's Favorite Chinese Green Beans (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the pork, 4 1/2 teaspoons of the soy sauce, and Essence. Toss to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the shrimp and water. Let sit for 15 minutes. Drain and roughly chop.
  3. In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the beans and shallow fry until wrinkled, stirring, about 6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the pork mixture and stirring constantly, cook until brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add the chopped shrimp, greens beans, hoisin, remaining 3 teaspoons of soy sauce, sesame seeds, sri racha, and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
  5. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  7. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  8. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 795.77 Kcal (3332 kJ)
Calories from fat 485.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.97g 83%
Cholesterol 39.43mg 13%
Sodium 4201.14mg 175%
Potassium 499.34mg 11%
Total Carbs 71.45g 24%
Sugars 3.16g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6.69g 27%
Protein 10.69g 21%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 238.1mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 369.91 Kcal (1549 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.09g 83%
Cholesterol 18.33mg 13%
Sodium 1952.88mg 175%
Potassium 232.12mg 11%
Total Carbs 33.21g 24%
Sugars 1.47g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 27%
Protein 4.97g 21%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3mg 36%
Calcium 110.7mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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