Stir-Fried Green Beans

Posted 12/20/2009 @ 11:29:38 am by todaysbaker.com

This recipe for Stir-Fried Green Beans is a lighter version of the America's favorite vegetable.

Stir-Fry Sauce:
1½ tablespoons minced garlic
1½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 scallions (white and green parts), minced
2 tablespoons dry sherry*
2 tablespoons Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water

Stir-Fry:
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1½ pounds green beans, trimmed and rinsed
2 tablespoons water
*For dietary purposes, please note that this recipe contains alcohol.

Directions:
1. Make Stir-Fry Sauce. Combine the Stir-Fry Sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil and stir-fry the green beans until they are barely crisp (approximately 2 minutes).
3. Add the water and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes, until the beans are slightly tender and water has evaporated.
4. Add the sauce and continue stir-frying for 5-6 minutes, until the beans are tender but not overcooked. Serve immediately.

(Makes 6 servings.)

Nutrients Per Serving: Calories 90 (calories from fat 40), Protein 3g, Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1g), Carbohydrates 10g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 310mg, Sugars 3g.

(Original recipe taken from Splenda® Brand Recipe Card Collection.)

Notes from Betty: It is important to remember that Splenda® Granulated Sweetener tastes like sugar, but performs differently than sugar in cooking and baking recipes.

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