Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Ingredients

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• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
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• ¼ cup vegetable oil
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• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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• 1 tablespoon black mustard seed
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• 1 dried red chile pepper, crushed
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• 1 teaspoon salt
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• ½ teaspoon white sugar
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• ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook green beans briefly in the boiling water, removing after 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Blot dry.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mustard seed; sauté until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chile pepper, then add beans, salt, and sugar. Cook and stir until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper to serve.