Green Bean Medley

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh green beans

6 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice

2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil

4 teaspoons minced garlic

1 medium red bell pepper, sliced to narrow lengthwise strips

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 cups yellow sweet corn, fresh or frozen

Yield:

6, 1 cup servings.

Directions:

Place the green beans in a large saucepan with one inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 5 minutes. Green beans should still be firm. Drain. In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and lime juice; set aside. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until it starts to brown. Add red bell pepper and mushrooms; stir to coat with oil. Cook 3 minutes. Add corn and green beans; stir to coat with oil. Cook an additional 2 minutes.