Oriental Green Beans

1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbps. oriental sesame oil
1 tsp. granulated sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced

In a large pot, boil green beans until desired tenderness, then drain. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oil and sugar. Spray skillet with cooking spray and cook garlic for 30 seconds. Add green beans and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture and cook until they soak up most of the liquid, 1-2 minutes.

These are my favorite green beans! I take some short cuts, however. After I cook the green beans, I transfer them into a skillet and add all the other ingredients (I eliminate the sugar though) and use garlic paste instead. Cooks in a few minutes and are so yummy!