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The Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork recipe is characteristic of the hot and spicy cuisine from the Szechuan province. You can substitute lean ground chicken or turkey for pork and asparagus for green beans.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2006

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Credit: Jan Smith

Recipe Summary

Yield:
4 servings (serving size: 1 cup pork mixture and 1/2 cup rice)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

254 calories; calories from fat 24%; fat 6.8g; saturated fat 2.2g; mono fat 3.5g; poly fat 1.1g; protein 14.6g; carbohydrates 32.5g; fiber 3.3g; cholesterol 43mg; iron 1.5mg; sodium 323mg; calcium 47mg.
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