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Stir-Fry Sesame Green Beans

Name: Stir-Fry Sesame Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1/4 cup sliced dried apricots; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

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4 servings

Looking for a different treatment for garden-fresh green beans? Try this stir-fried side dish. It's nicely seasoned with fresh ginger, sesame oil and sesame seeds. -Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup sliced dried apricots
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beans over medium-high heat in oil for 2 minutes. Add sweet pepper and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add green onions and garlic; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
Combine the soy sauce and ginger; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in apricots; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in sesame oil and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 135 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

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