Labadie Recipe Database

Name Garlic Green Beans Number of People 4 List of Ingredients 1 lb. fresh green beans 3/4 c water 1/4 c rice vinegar 1/3 c brown sugar 1 T soy sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/8 tsp. powdered ginger 1 T cornstarch mixed with 1 T water Description Boil the green beans until just done but till a little snappy, about 4 minutes if fresh and thin and 6 minutes if thick. Rinse briefly so they stay warm; set aside. Combine sauce ingredients (water to ginger) in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbling. Drizzle in the cornstarch/water mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes, until liquid is reduced and it is a rich, thick brown. Toss freshly cooked beans with the sauce and serve. Time 10 minutes prep + 15 minutes cook Difficulty (1-5) 1 Notes Per 1/2 cup serving: 80 calories, 320 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 1 g protein Image