Szechuan Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Peal and mince or grate garlic. Trim green beans; cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces. Trim and slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

Step 2

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small pot over medium high heat. Add 1/2 the ginger, cook, stirring about 1 minute. Stir in rice, 3/4 cup water, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Step 3

While rice cooks, put green beans and a splash of water in a microwave safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or lid and microwave for 2 minutes, then drain.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add pork and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 4-6 minutes.

Step 5

Stir green beans, scallion whites, remaining ginger, and 1 tsp sugar into skillet with pork. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet, for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in szechuan paste, sweet soy glaze, and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring until everything is coated for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and add salt and pepper as needed.

Step 7

Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Divide rice and stir fry between 2 bowls. Top with scallion greens and peanuts.