Sticky Spicy Green Beans & Jasmine Rice

Sticky Spicy Green Beans & Jasmine Rice
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Yields: 8oz sauce & 2 cups rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice

• 1 1/2 cups water (for rice)

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• 1 cup water (for sauce)

• 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 vegetable bouillon cube

• 2 tsp Sambal Oelek Chili Garlic Paste

• 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes

• 6 cups green beans (or noodle beans) cut into 2-3 inch pieces

Garnishes:

• 1 cup quartered fresh tomatoes

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Directions:

Step 1
For the jasmine rice: On the stovetop, add 1 cup rice, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1 tsp coconut oil to a medium pot. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, turn heat to low and cover with lid. Allow rice to simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until water is fully absorbed.

Step 2
For the green beans: Steam green beans for 10-15 minutes or until desired doneness (we prefer slightly firmer beans). Then, make your sticky sauce while steaming your beans!

Step 3
For the sauce: In a small/medium pot on the stove, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce or tamari, brown sugar, and bullion cube; bring to a boil on medium heat and whisk frequently to prevent brown sugar from burning.
Allow the sauce to cook down for about 15 minutes or until sticky bubbles reach a rolling boil, turn off the heat and stir in red pepper flakes and Sambal Garlic Chili Paste.

Step 4
Toss your steamed green beans in the sauce and serve over a bed of rice. Add raw, fresh tomatoes to the bowl and sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the beans.

Suggested garnish: Add fresh chopped basil or cilantro on top.

Enjoy!

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Photography, Food Styling, and Recipe Development by Annie Hakim