Green Beans Spicy~ side dish or appetizer/starter

Fresh and Spicy Green Beans~ Great as a side dish, appetizer/starter

If you are looking for an alternative to the traditional green bean casserole here is a kicked up version of green beans, this dish will add some spice to your traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Ingredients:

Green Beans with sesame seeds

•        1 lb fresh green beans, tips cut off, rinse and dry

•        2 Tablespoons light Soy sauce

•        1 garlic clove minced

•        1 teaspoon chili powder

•        1 teaspoon Agave or honey

•        ¼ cup slice almonds, lightly toasted or sesame seeds

How to Prepare:

•        Fill a large cooking pot about ½ full and bring to a boil

•        Add the green beans and cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, until tender~I like a little crunch in my green beans, no mushy green beans for me

•        Drain the green beans, then fill the pot with cold water to keep the green beans from further cooking and they should retain their bright green color, set aside

•        Coat a small sauté pan with non-stick cooking spray and brown the almonds

•        Careful not to burn!

•        In a small in bowl mix together the soy sauce, minced garlic, Agave or honey

•        Heat a large skillet, add the olive oil and toss in the green beans, heat for 2 to 3 minutes

•        Add sauce, toss to make sure the green beans are well coated and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until liquid is evaporated 

•        Sprinkle in the toasted sliced almonds

Serve as a side dish or great as an appetizer warm or cold.

Just cook something! Cheers! Kary~

Enjoy ~