Green Beans With Peanut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter (natural is best)
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 -3 slices peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup hot water

Preparation

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain and rinse briefly under cold running water.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger.
Process until smooth.
With the machine on, add the hot water and mix until blended.
Transfer the beans to a serving dish.
Pour the sauce over the beans and serve.
If you prefer the dish hotter, reheat in a microwave oven on High for 50 to 60 seconds, rotating the dish once.
(If you do this, be sure the serving dish is microwave-safe glass or ceramic).