Two for Thai, anyone? Peanut butter, soy and hoisin sauce flavor this quick and fabulous bean dish.
—CANDACE MCMENAMIN LEXINGTON, SC
START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Minced fresh cilantro and chopped dry roasted peanuts, optional
1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter and red pepper flakes; set aside.
2. In a small skillet, saute shallot and ginger in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add green beans; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts if desired.
NUTRITION FACTS 1 cup equals 168 cal., 12 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 chol., 476 mg sodium, 14 g carb. (3 g sugars, 4 g fiber), 5 g pro.