Name: Green Bean Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt substitute and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder)
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced (or 1 1/4 teaspoons of ground ginger)

Instructions:

• Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl; set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet on high heat.
• Add the green beans and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until dark green and caramelized.
• Add the garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 2 minutes longer.
• Stir in the sauce and heat another minute.
• Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

Comments: 10/30/2016 - I omitted the red pepper flakes, and messed up by mixing the garlic and ginger powder into the sauce. I liked the flavor, tho.
9/2/2017 - Disaster! I included the red pepper flakes and it was much too spicy for Gail to eat. I also used 1/2 teaspoon each of salt substitute and black pepper. The honey made it very sweet.
9/4/2017 - I reduced the honey from two to one tablespoon and the red pepper flakes from one teaspoon to about 1/8 teaspoon. It still tasted sweet and spicy, but Gail was able to eat it. I updated the recipe for the new measurements.
6/5/2018 - I substituted Sugar Snap Peas for the Green Beans. I goofed by putting the vegetable oil in the sauce and then having to use more oil in the skillet. I used a little less seasonings than during 9/4/2017. It all worked.
2/10/2020 - I followed the recipe, except I substituted red wine vinegar for the rice vinegar, with the burner setting at “ 8”. Served with rice and pork stir-fry.
7/24/2021 - I followed the recipe, except I substituted apple vinegar for the rice vinegar, with the burner setting at “ 8”. I served with Shrimp with Green Onions.

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/green-bean-stir-fry-recipe.html

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