Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound (454 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the green beans to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Let the green beans marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Add the marinade and cornstarch slurry to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of recipe):
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and savory
- Slightly spicy
- Crispy-tender green beans
- Perfect for a side dish or appetizer
User Comments:
- "These green beans are so delicious! The sweetness of the brown sugar balances out the spiciness perfectly."
- "I love how easy these are to make. They are a perfect side dish for any meal."
- "These green beans are a crowd-pleaser. Everyone I serve them to loves them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you are allergic to soy, you can substitute tamari for the soy sauce.
- To make the dish spicier, add more red pepper flakes.
- If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar.
- To make the dish ahead of time, marinate the green beans for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, heat the green beans in a skillet until warmed through.
