FAST FIX

Thai-Style Green Beans

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.