Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         yellow or green beans -- trimmed
   1      tablespoon    sesame oil
   1      teaspoon      gingerroot -- grated
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
     1/3  cup           chicken stock
     1/4  teaspoon      salt and pepper
     1/4  cup           slivered almonds -- toasted

Preparation:

1. Remove stem ends from beans, cut in half. 2. In a deep skillet heat oil, ginger, and garlic over medium heat for 1 minute or until fragrant. 3. Add chicken stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. 4. Add beans; cover and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until green beans are tender-crisp. 5. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

Nutritional Information:

115 calories, 4g protein, 8g fat, 10g carbohydrate.