SZECHUAN FRENCH GREEN BEANS

One of the most popular side dishes in a Chinese restaurant is Szechuan green beans.  

I found 2 bags of already trimmed French green beans at my supermarket. It made it even easier and each one was perfect!

2 T coconut oil or avocado oil

2 lbs French green beans

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

½ t red pepper flakes

1 t grated ginger

2 T Asian chili-garlic sauce

1 T low sodium soy sauce

1 T dry sherry

½ t sesame oil
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 t toasted sesame seeds

In a wok or large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the green beans and stir fry for just 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook another 2 minutes.
Lower the heat and add the ginger, garlic sauce, soy sauce, sherry, and sesame oil.
Cook until beans and liquid is combined and hot.
Turn off heat and stir in the green onions.
Transfer to a warm bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.