Creamy Asian Green Beans

Name: How to cook Creamy Asian Green Beans - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10 Servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Blue Diamond

Creamy Asian Green Beans

A creamy Asian sauce and crunchy spicy almonds gives this untraditional green bean recipe loads of flavor.

Ingredient

Food ration :

8-10 Servings

Cooking time :

55 Minutes

3/4 cup

cream cheese, at room temperature

4 tablespoons

medium shitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced

large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small julienne

3 cloves

lbs. fresh green beans, stem ends trimmed

2/3 cup

Blue Diamond Bold Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds, coarsely

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Whisk together broth, soy sauce, miso, ginger and cream cheese in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Cook until cheese is melted, whisking frequently. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.

* Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and very soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic cook for 2 to 3 minutes more to lightly soften. Add sauce to skillet.

* Step 3

Steam green beans for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well then add to skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Cook for several minutes more or until hot and bubbly.

* Step 4

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with almonds and cilantro, if desired.

* Step 5

Recipe tip: Sauce may be prepared a day ahead and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator. For an extra creamy sauce, add 1 oz additional cream cheese.

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