Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.