Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lean ground pork
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 cups hot cooked white rice

Preparation

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture, beans, and garlic; cook 3 minutes or until pork loses its pink color, stirring to crumble.
2. Combine hoisin and next 3 ingredients (through soy sauce) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add hoisin mixture to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Serve over rice.