Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

The flavors of this side dish are intense! It is great as a starter to an Asian menu, or as a significant addition to a light stir-fry meal.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Ingredients

¾ pound fresh green beans

trimmed

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 clove garlic

minced

1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce

1 teaspoon honey

2 teaspoons canola oil

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Arrange a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water and steam the green beans 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2

In a bowl mix the soy sauce garlic garlic chili sauce and honey.

Step 3

Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce mixture. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly evaporated. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 58.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 8.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 2.4g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 632.1IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 14.3mg 24%

Folate: 32.7mcg 8%

Calcium: 34.5mg 3%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 24.9mg 9%

Potassium: 199.2mg 6%

Sodium: 513mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 22

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.