AL DENTE GREEN BEANS IN SOY GARLIC SAUCE

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I wanted to make a light, low fat side dish using fresh beans that was similar to a chinese version we like at the buffet. This turned out different but GREAT! The balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and olive oil worked great together. This dish is great hot as a side dish and the leftovers are awesome cold in a salad or just as they are.

Provided by MissMia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
1 -2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing (can omit if you don't have it just add a little extra vinegar)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt

Steps:

  • In a 2 - 3 quart sauce pan, cook the green beans in well salted water until a little past crisp. We like them al dente, not mushy and not crispy. Drain and let rest in colander a minute.
  • In the saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic and sautee one to two minutes. Add remaining ingredients and heat throughly. Toss with green beans.
  • **These are definitely better the next day after marinating so you might do well to make tons and eat the majority the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.5, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 261.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.7

Mst. Rahi Akter
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5 stars! This dish is a winner.


Good By
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Olabisi Owolabi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing!


Andzani Xirindza
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My kids loved this dish! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Aju Koko
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is amazing!


Harriet Kusiza
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it with rice, noodles, and even quinoa. It's always a hit.


Moemedi Bogosi
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Great recipe! I added some red pepper flakes for a little extra spice. Yum!


Javed Afridi
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Definitely a keeper! This dish is now in my top 5 favorite recipes.


Paswan Rajkumar
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Easy and quick to make. Perfect for a weeknight meal.


Nkos'khona Cebolenkosi
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Green beans were crisp and flavorful. Sauce was a bit too salty for my taste.



Mxolisi Quinton
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This recipe was a disappointment. The green beans were mushy and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


kimora brown
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The green beans were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again next time and cook the beans for a shorter amount of time.


Nathaniel EKPO
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These green beans were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Abdullah Kk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the green beans turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty, with a good balance of salty and sweet.


Sally Richard
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the green beans and the soy-garlic sauce.


Usman Tariq
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Absolutely delicious! The green beans were perfectly cooked, still slightly crunchy, and the soy-garlic sauce was flavorful and savory. Will definitely be making this again.