Green Bean Saltado
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
- 8 oz green beans, ends trimmed 250 g (about 1 cup/250 mL)
- 2 medium red onions, cut into strips
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp aji amarillo (or mild chili) paste 15 mL
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 30 mL
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 45 mL
- 2 tsp cumin 10 mL
- 2 tomatoes, seeded, sliced into narrow strips
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 125 mL
Instructions
- 1. In large sauté pan or wok, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans and cook 5 minutes.
- 2. Add onion, garlic, paste, vinegar, soy sauce and cumin. Stir to combine.
- 3. Cook 3-5 minutes or until onions are fragrant but still hold their shape.
- 4. Add tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add cilantro. Stir to combine. Serve warm.
Yield
4 cups (1 L)
serving size
1 cup (250 mL)
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 140 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Potassium | 124 mg |
