Sesame Green Beans with Mushrooms and Chestnuts
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
Ingredients
- 5 oz button or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- ¾ lb of green beans ends trimmed
- 1 5-oz small can of sliced water chestnuts liquid drained
- 2 small cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tbsp water
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the toasted sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms to the HOT large skillet and let them sit for 2 minutes before flipping them to brown on the other side for 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, green beans, and water chestnuts; season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Combine the water, soy sauce, sugar, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste; mix well.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and cook the green bean mixture for 3-4 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp.
- Remove from the heat and serve topped with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy.