Chinese-Green-Bean-Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the green beans and cook, stirring, until they are just tender, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, cornstarch, and water and stir until blended. Pour the mixture over the green beans and stir until blended.
4. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the peanuts or cashews.
5. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Green beans are a member of the legume family and are a good source of dietary fiber.
• Hoisin sauce is a sweet and savory sauce that is commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
• Ginger is a root that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.