Ginger Green Beans

Name: Ginger Green Beans
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 tangerine, peeled, segmented, seeds removed; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved; 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar

The bright, gingery sauce on these green beans is delicious and so simple to whip up. It's perfection on either hot or cold beans, but I also really love it tossed with cooked shrimp. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tangerine, peeled, segmented, seeds removed
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender and bright green. Quickly remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a blender or food processor, combine the remaining ingredients; process until well blended. Pour dressing mixture over beans; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 59 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Ginger Green Beans in Taste of Home Summer 2018