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Sesame Ginger Green Beans, prepared and in a white bowl
Servings
Servings:
10
Serving Size
Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Title

Sesame Ginger Green Beans

Recipe Type
Description

Make these flavorful green beans a side dish tonight!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce*
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions

Directions

Blanch green beans in a large pot until tender. Combine olive oil, ginger, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and sriracha sauce in a small bowl; set aside. Place beans in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the glaze and stir continuously for one to two minutes or until sauce is bubbly and starts to thicken. Add the peas and gently mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

*Sriracha sauce is a chili sauce made from chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Snap beans are a low-calorie food. One cup of fresh green beans has 31 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 6 milligrams sodium. They also contain other nutrients, such as vitamins A, C and K, as well as folate and potassium.

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