Green Beans With Peanut Sauce

5.0(9)

I'm always looking for another way to prepare green beans! This has a hint of asian flavor because of the peanut butter and sesame oil.

by breezermom·published 2010-01-29

Low Protein

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

35 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

113 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beansgreen-beans
1/2 cup waterwater
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butterbutter
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated (may substitute 1 tsp ground ginger)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepperbell-pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced (make sure it's large, or substitute 2 small)garlic
1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1 teaspoon sesame oiloil
1/2 teaspoon saltsalt

Instructions (3 steps)

01Wash the beans and remove the strings. Cook in a small amount of boiling water 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
02Combine 1/2 cup water, creamy peanut butter, ginger, and ground red pepper. Set aside.
03Saute garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Add reserved peanut butter mixture and salt; stir well. Add the reserved beans; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until the beans are tender and the mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

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