Asian Green Bean Stir-Fry
Pungent and savory black bean-garlic sauce is the secret ingredient in this ultra-quick stir-fry.

Ingredients
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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Pinch of crushed red pepper, or to taste
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1/2 cup water
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1 14-ounce can mixed stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables, thawed
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1 tablespoon black bean-garlic sauce, (see Ingredient note)
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, add stir-fry vegetables and black bean-garlic sauce. Cook, stirring often, until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
Tip:
Ingredient Note: Black bean-garlic sauce: This savory, salty sauce used in Chinese cooking is made from fermented black beans, garlic and rice wine. Found in the Asian-food section of large supermarkets or at Asian markets. Use it in stir-fries and marinades for beef, chicken or tofu.
Nutrition information
Calories 59, Total Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 327 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, Potassium 238 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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