Spicy Green Bean Saute

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, teriyaki sauce and pepper until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the green beans, onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger in oil until crisp-tender. stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 111 calories, 4 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 438 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.