Black Bean and Garlic String Bean Stir-Fry with Cashews

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 1 pound green beans, halved crosswise
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Chinese black beans
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

1. In a wok, heat the oil until shimmering.
2. Add the cashews and stir-fry over moderately high heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cashews to paper towels.
4. Add the green beans to the hot oil and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
5. Add the garlic, black beans and crushed red pepper and cook until the garlic is light golden, about 1 minute.
6. Add the soy sauce and cook, stirring, until it coats the beans, about 1 minute.
7. Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil.
8. Transfer to plates and serve.

peanut oil, cashews, green beans, garlic, chinese black beans, red pepper, soy sauce, asian sesame oil

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/june-2008-black-bean-and-garlic-string-bean-stir-fry-with-cashews (may not work)