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I just got off the phone with the lifestyles editor of my local paper.

I just got off the phone with the lifestyles editor of my local paper. comes together with Fresh Green Beans, Black Bean Paste, Low Sodium Soy Sauce Or Tamari, Cold Water, and Corn Starch. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash green beans and trim into bite sized pieces.

2. 2

   Steam or microwave with a little water until just tender-crisp.

3. 3

   Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

4. 4

   Mix together the black bean paste, soy sauce, water and corn starch until very smooth.

5. 5

   Heat a wok or large saucepan to medium high.

6. 6

   Add some water and the cooked beans.

7. 7

   When beans are heated (about 2 minutes) add the sauce.

8. 8

   Stir constantly to coat the beans (sauce will get very thick).

9. 9

   Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.