Name: Spicy Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans; 8 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 Tbsp vinegar; 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes; Water or low-sodium vegetable broth for sautéing

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Recipes » Side Dishes » Spicy Green Beans

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Fresh greens beans get a little kick with the addition of red pepper in this easy to prepare side dish.

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Total: 30 mins

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free

Ingredients

1 lb green beans
8 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes
Water or low-sodium vegetable broth for sautéing

Whole Food, Plant-Based Living: Getting Started

Instructions

1. Rinse the beans, trim the ends, and break into 1-inch pieces.
2. Steam over boiling water until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Heat the water or broth in a skillet and sauté the garlic until tender.
4. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes, then add the steamed beans.
5. Cook 1 minute and then transfer to a serving dish.