Recipe: Ginger Green Beans with Almonds

GINGER GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS

1 pound yellow or green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Remove stem ends from beans, cut in half.

In a deep skillet heat oil, ginger, and garlic over medium heat for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Add chicken stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add beans; cover and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until green beans are tender-crisp.

Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

Servings: 4
Source: Canadian Living, January 1995