Since Potato Wedges in Garlic Sauce was plate licking good, I decided to try the same with green beans.
I'm not disappointed. In fact, I'm going to make batches of this sauce to have for the near and distant future.
Garlicky Green Beans
Text and Photo by Jac Kyles Baker
Makes 1 main course or 2 side dish servings
Ingredients
For the green beans:
8 oz fresh French green beans, trimmed and washed
1/4 cup spicy garlic sauce
3 TB whole salted peanuts (optional)
For the sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
2 TB light brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
2 tsp cornstarch
Preparation
For the sauce:
Whisk light brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic and water in a small bowl.
Add the cornstarch to a separate small bowl. Stir 3 TB of the sauce into the cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
Microwave sauce on HIGH for 1 minute. Carefully remove sauce from microwave. Add cornstarch mixture and oil to heated sauce. Stir. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
Carefully remove sauce from microwave. Stir. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Set aside.
For the green beans:
Place green beans in a microwave safe bowl. Cover bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Carefully remove cover from bowl. CAUTION: STEAM IS HOT. Test beans for tenderness.
Toss spicy garlic sauce with beans. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
Garnish with peanuts, if desired. Serve immediately with rice as a main course or as a side dish.
Cook's Notes
Sauce can be made ahead. Store in a jar or sealed container in the refrigerator.