Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil (or vegetable oil)
4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
2 pounds green beans (ends trimmed)
1/3 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt (to taste)
Directions
1
In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant.
2
Add green beans and cook, stirring often or until beans are beginning to brown.
3
Add broth and soy sauce. Cover and let cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
4
Add sweet chili sauce, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
5
Heat through. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
Prep time depends upon whether you need to trim the stem end from the beans. It generally takes me about 10-15 minutes to do 2 pounds.