Asian Style Ginger Sesame Green Beans

I love Asian food. I usually don't care for crunchy green beans. I tried these the other day at a restaurant and decided to try making them lower fat. Here is what I did!

                                                  The Ingredients

                                      Ms. Ginger wanted her own close up!
                                         (you can use fresh grated ginger)

1 14 oz bag of frozen green beans
   Par boil for 4-6 min in water, then drain.

Whisk together the following in a bowl:
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce.
2 Tablespoons of water.
1 teaspoon of ginger.
1 crushed clove of garlic
1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
1 Tablespoon of rice wine or red wine vinegar.
1 Tablespoon of Splenda.
1 Tablespoon of cornstarch. (whisk until lumps are gone)

Spray large skillet or wok with non-stick cooking spray bring to a med-high heat. Add drained green beans. Add ginger mixture toss and  coat till covered.
Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of sesame seeds over beans.
Enjoy!
Makes 3.5 servings: 58 Calories per serving 1.25 grams of fat.

As with all recipes know your food allergies!

                           Remade "Fried" Green Tomatoes
I have been asked several times the Summer to come up with a recipe for "fried" green tomatoes. I finally have got around to making these and I don't know why I waited so long. This is my favorite recipe that I have done so far. They have a wonderful crunchy outside and when you bite into them you get that tangy goodness. These don't have that greasy batter coating that falls off when you eat them. I baked mine on a baking sheet elevated on a wire rack so the coating gets crunchy on both sides. I dusted them lightly in flour. Then coated in egg wash. You can use a real egg or 1/4 egg beater. Then in the cornmeal and panko coating.

1 large green tomato (slice into 8 pieces about 1/4 inch thick)

First step (lightly dust in mixture)
1/2 cup plain flour for dusting
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Second step (egg wash)
1 med egg beaten or 1/4 cup egg beater

Third step (dredge in coating mixture)
1/2 cup panko
3 Tablespoons of cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Place on wire rack that has baking sheet beneath it and has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes until tomatoes are browned and give slightly to the touch. Enjoy!
Makes two servings
160 Calories and .75 grams fat