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Spicy Asian Green Beans
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under 30 minutes
ingredients
1 package (14 ounce size) frozen whole green beans
Sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon corn starch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 clove garlic, minced
directions
Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain, then place in a serving bowl.
Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, mix all sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened and clear.
Stir sauce into cooked green beans to coat.
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Janyce, Maine, USA
nutrition data
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