Chinese Peppered Green Beans

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Bright, crisp and spicy with crushed green peppercorns, fresh red chile pepper and garlic, these green beans will add lots of flavor and color to your meal. If you can't find Chinese yardlong or 'snake' beans, then regular green beans will do just fine.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
13 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, drained

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound Chinese yardlong beans

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 small red chile pepper, seeded and chopped fine

  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. Stir in the cilantro.

  2. Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. Stir-fry for 45 seconds. Pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

69 Calories
2g Fat
10g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 69
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 277mg 6%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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