Spicy Stir-Fried String Beans

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Skip greasy takeout and try this easy stir-fried green beans recipe. If you don't have a wok, you can make these stir-fried green beans just as well in a skillet.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1 cup each
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Dairy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1-2 teaspoons Asian hot sauce, such as Sriracha

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 pound green and/or yellow wax beans, trimmed

  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Whisk water, soy sauce, cornstarch and hot sauce to taste in a small bowl.

  2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender-crisp and coated with sauce, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2012

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92 Calories
5g Fat
11g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 783IU 16%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Folate 40mcg 10%
Sodium 291mg 13%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 41mg 10%
Potassium 282mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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