Oriental Green Beans

1-1/2 lbs of fresh green beans
3 T. soy sauce
1 T. sesame oil
1 t. sugar
1 T vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced

• Cook beans for 4-5 minutes in boiling water. Drain and set aide.
• While beans are cooking, combine soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar in a separate bowl. Mix well and set aside.
• Saute garlic in a skillet for about a minute in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
• Add green beans to the garlic. 
• Add soy sauce mixture and stir until coated. Stir until liquid is almost absorbed.

Serves 6

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