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Spicy Asian Green Beans is flavor packed healthy option that is an excellent side dish. It takes less than 10 minutes and you'll love how simple it is.
It's January, and while everyone is all making resolutions for the "new year new me", I'm all over here like "I'm just going to make better choices." Which isn't a resolution at all, because we should all be making better choices when it comes to what we put into our bodies. Which is why I am going to pick foods that taste great, and are full of things I need like protein, carbs, and vegetables, and that are reasonably portioned. Thankfully LEAN CUISINE® Marketplace meals does just that. There are options that made with organic ingredients, non-GMO, and gluten free. There is practically an option for everyone.
After looking through the many choices of the Lean Cuisine Marketplace meals at Target, I grabbed my top five favorites. Right now thru January 31st, you can get Lean Cuisine products for $1.99! I can't think of a cheaper way to have a hot, healthier option for lunch.
I eat lunch at home at least 5 days during the week. However, just because I'm at home doesn't mean I have all the time in the world to make lunch. I work from home with Everyday Made Fresh, I home school my 6th grade daughter Kelsie, and we have dance class two days a week, a home school meet up one day a week, and field trips every Friday. See I'm busy! I enjoy having lunch at home to save money and Lean Cuisine makes it easy for me to grab a meal from my freezer, pop it in the microwave, heat it up, and have a lunch that I can feel good about. However, sometimes I like to have something a little extra; like on those days that I skip breakfast. On those days I like to make my Spicy Asian Green Beans. They are packed with tons of flavor, pair perfectly with my favorite Lean Cuisine Marketplace Sesame Chicken, and I can make them fast enough to have them ready by the time my Lean Cuisine Marketplace meal is done!
See I told you, quick and easy! This one side dish usually feeds me three to four times a week, unless Kelsie eats them with her lunch as well. The Lean Cuisine Marketplace Meals aren't new...I've been buying them for a few months now. However, they are different than you're ordinary frozen meals. The flavor profiles are more like something that you would have created at home, or gotten at your favorite restaurant. To me, they don't have that frozen meal feeling that other frozen meals have given them all a bad name for. These flavors are fresh and bright! I'm a picky eater, and so far I haven't found one that I don't like. While Target has them for $1.99 grab one and see for yourself!
Have you tried any of the Lean Cuisine Marketplace meals? If so, which one is your favorite?
Spicy Asian Green Beans
Spicy Asian Green Beans is flavor packed healthy option that is an excellent side dish. It takes less than 10 minutes and you’ll love how simple it is.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces green beans fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Mix together, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and sugar together. Set aside.
- Heat a 10-inch pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil.
- Saute garlic for one minute.
- Stir in the green beans to coat in the oil and garlic.
- Cook for 3 minutes if fresh, and 5 to 6 if frozen.
- Pour in the sauce and cook until thickened to your liking.
- Remove from heat and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 96Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 507mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g
Ben G says
Those beans look so quick and easy, I love spicy food. Bring them on! #client
Belle says
Oh wow! That looks amazing! I've always seen Lean Cuisine at the grocery stores and thought the pictures on the box looked delicious but didn't really considering of buying them because I thought it was just marketing. But after seeing this, I am definitely considering getting a few boxes and see how my family will like it.
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Allison says
Oh now this looks delicious! We love green beans in our house and my little one devours them everytime I make them. I need to try this!
Terri Steffes says
I think I tried them some time ago but they look so good now that I need to try them again. Those green beans look awesome.
Debra says
Man, I haven't had a lean cuisine in so long - these look so delicious, I may have to go and get one because I have so many days I am in a hurry and need something quick.
Laura says
Awesome idea to pair the vegetables with the Lean Cuisine Meal. I am a loyal Lean Cuisine eater. The only frozen meals I buy : ) I love the marketplace line - actually just stocked the fridge at work this week!
katriza says
this is perfect for on the go parents! i love lean cuisines, they're quick and they taste pretty good! my brother used this to supplement with nutrisystrm and he really liked doing that
Reesa Lewandowski says
I used to eat Lean Cuisine all the time when I was working years ago. It's been forever since I had one, but they look like they've added some delicious new flavors!
Jeanine says
I'm going to be brutally honest. I've never had green beans before, but these look delicious I WILL say. I would love to give them a try, green beans are a big favour of my kids!
AMBER says
This looks really yummy! I'm with you all the way on simply making better choices! Best of luck to you in the new year!
Amanda Love says
It does look like the perfect side dish! I love the recioe and I'm definitely going to keep it. I like side dishes like this, easy and tasty!
Caitlin says
Those beans definitely look like the perfect complement! I haven't tried Lean Cuisines in a while - it looks like they've added a ton of new things to their rotation!
Kristin says
Ohhh those beans look so fresh and delicious. The whole meal looks mighty tasty and easy to fix to boot! Sold!
Amanda Rosson says
Ooh love this little recipe and love Lean Cuisine! They're so perfect for those super busy days, I always keep a couple in stock! My favorites are the chicken marsala and mezzaluna.
Courteney Noonan says
This looks so yummy! I'd never heard of Lean Cuisine before but the meals sound amazing!
Blythe Alpern says
I haven't had a Lean Cuisine in so long. I used to buy them when I worked in an office, but now that I work from home I try to make my lunches. I do remember them being delicious though.
Jean says
I'm all for convenience but micorwavable meals can often be too unhealthy or lack flavour. These sound great though! And those spicy green beans sound so tasty! I woudl definitely like to try them 🙂
Toughcookiemommy says
I can't believe that Lean Cuisine has such delicious meals. I love Asian food and this dish looks like it has some great flavors.
Robin Rue says
These look so good. I think that I need to pick some of these up on my next trip to the store.
Irina says
I love green beans and cod seriously eat them for dinner every day. I need to try this. A little spice added to the beans sounds so tasty.