Spicy Szechuan Style Green Beans

You will need:

• 24 oz frozen trimmed green beans
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1-2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. Add oil to a large wok and heat to medium high heat.
2. Add green beans and sauté for 7-9 minutes, or until they begin to shrivel up.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add soy sauce, five-spice, red chili powder and crushed red pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm.