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VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES:
Green Beans with Peanut
Sauce
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Green
Beans with Peanut Sauce |
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Just a little
peanut butter gives this vegetable side dish a creamy,
new flavor!
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1 ½
lbs |
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fresh green beans |
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2
Tbs |
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creamy peanut butter |
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½
cup |
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water |
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1
tsp |
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ground ginger |
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¼
tsp |
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cayenne pepper |
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1
tsp |
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peanut or sesame oil |
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1-2
cloves |
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minced garlic |
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½
tsp |
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salt |
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1 |
In medium
saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add
beans and blanch until tender and bright green
(about 2 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold
water to stop beans from cooking any further.
Set aside. |
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2 |
In small
mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, water,
ginger, and cayenne. Set aside. |
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3 |
In large
sauté pan over medium-heat, add oil and sauté
garlic until softened. Add salt, pour in peanut
butter mixture and combine well. Add green beans
and sauté 2-4 minutes. |
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4 |
Serve
immediately. |
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Servings: 6 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*You may want to
leave out the cayenne pepper if you're making for the
kids. |
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Ratings:
***Hey,
This one's a keeper- would make it again! "Delicious
peanut glaze for the green beans. Keep them a bit crunchy for the
best flavor."
-Big Sky, WY
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