Mission Accomplished Asian Green Beans |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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The assignment: to cook freshly picked garden green beans and make magic, with no time to spare. The result: a decent recipe. Can also substitute fresh asparagus or zucchini. As always, only the freshest vegetables will work in this recipe. Ingredients:
2 cups fresh green beans, rinsed |
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon soy margarine |
1/2 teaspoon regular sesame oil |
1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder (five spice mix is good) |
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced |
1 small garlic clove, minced finely |
1/2-1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar, to taste |
1 dash salt |
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional, or () |
1/2 tablespoon black sesame seed (optional) |
Directions:
1. In large pot of boiling water blanch the green beans for about 2 1/2 minutes but not longer than 3 minutes.
2. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
3. Place the cooked green beans in serving dish. Add the other ingredients and toss carefully but well.
4. Adjust seasoning. Add salt if necessary. Garnish with toasted almonds or sesame seeds if desired.
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