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Szechwan String Beans

Scallions, red pepper flakes, and ginger spice up summer string beans.

Requiring minimal preparation and a short cooking time, this spicy Szechwan staple makes weeknight dinner a breeze.

Serves 4 

What You Need:

  • 1-1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons minced scallions
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

What You Do:

  1. In a steamer, lightly steam green beans until just tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking process and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine tamari, sesame oil, mirin, and sugar, and set aside.
  3. In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, heat peanut oil. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, scallions, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add reserved green beans, then add tamari mixture and stir-fry until mixture is fragrant and green beans are well-coated. Serve hot.
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