Caramelized Spicy Green Beans

 1 lb. fresh green beans

2 TBSP light brown sugar

1 TBSP soy sauce

1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper

1 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced

1/2 medium-size sweet onion, sliced

1 tsp. peanut oil or olive oil

3/4 tsp. seasoned salt

Cook fresh beans in boiling salted water to cover 1 minute; drain. 

Plunge green beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain well, pressing between paper towels. 

Stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, and dried crushed red pepper. 

Sauté bell pepper, onion, and green beans in hot peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until beans look blistered. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. 

Remove from heat; add soy sauce mixture to green bean mixture, and stir to coat.

Recipe: Robin

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