Asian Style Green Beans

Growing up, I used to think that green beans were nasty. I had only ever tasted green beans from a can, and let’s just say the flavor was just never there for me. It wasn’t until I tried fresh green beans that I realized how good they actually were. I was intimidated for the longest while when it came to cooking them myself because it was something I never really saw in my household. So I did my research. The key to great green beans is to actually steam them. Fresh green beans are literally one of the easiest things to cook (once you figure out how).

Green beans are a heart healthy vegetable. Cook green beans are a great source of soluble fiber, which helps lower LDL and total cholesterol values. They are also a good source of plant protein and a very low sodium vegetable.

Asian STyle Green Beans

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans

• 3 tbsp oil

• 2 tsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp crushed red pepper

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce

Instructions

1. Trim the stems off the green beans and cut to desired size

2. Place oil, crushed red pepper, and garlic into pan and sauté for 2 minutes on medium heat.

3. Add green beans to pan and sauté for another 2 minutes.

4. Add water to pan and lower heat to medium heat. Immediately cover for 4 minutes or until green beans become a bright green color.

5. Add sweet and sour sauce to pan and toss to evenly coat green beans.