Recipe of the Month

July 2007

FAST, FRESH, FABULOUS GREEN BEANS

1 pound fresh green beans, stem ends removed
1 Tblsp. Canola or olive oil
Salt to taste

 Option one:
1 Tblsp. Soy sauce
2 tsp. Sesame seeds

 Option two:
1 tsp. Old Bay Blackened Seasoning
1/3 cup pecan pieces
 
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add green beans, return to boil. Cook 1 minute.
Drain but don’t rinse beans.
Add oil to a wok or large skillet; heat until a drop of water sizzles.
Add beans; cook about 1 minute turning beans often.
Add ingredients from option one or two above; continue turning beans.
Cook about 2 more minutes. Beans should be tender crisp.
Salt to taste.