Chinese style green beans

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp peeled, minced ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Trim beans; place in vegetable steamer over boiling water; cover and steam 5 minutes. Drain and plunge into cold water; drain. Treat large skillet with cooking spray. Add vegetable oil, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add beans; stir 5 minutes until heated through. Whisk together water, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, sesame oil and red pepper. Add to beans. Cook 30 seconds, stirring, until heated through. Makes 8 servings