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Crack Green Beans

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Crack Green Beans are a vibrant and delectable dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a savory sauce. Perfect as a side for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado, canola, or grapeseed)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
  • 2 tbsp water (for steaming/sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Trim the ends off the fresh green beans, mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions.
  2. Mix Your Sauces: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Prepare cornstarch slurry with 1 tablespoon of water.
  3. Sauté the Green Beans: Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add green beans and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add Aromatics: Push beans aside, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  5. Combine and Cook: Pour in the sauce mixture and 2 tablespoons of water, tossing the green beans. Let bubble for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens (30-60 seconds).
  7. Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil and toss with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Consider adding a splash of citrus for additional flavor or using pre-cut green beans for convenience.

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