garlic and black bean saute

Marinade:
30 mL (2 tbsp.) Western Classics Black Bean Sauce
30 mL (2 tbsp.) Western Classics Sauterne Cooking Wine
30 mL (2 tbsp.) Western Classics Light Soya Sauce

Remaining Ingredients:
500g (1 lb.) boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips
30 mL (2 tbsp.) Western Family Pure Canola Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
500g (1 lb.) fresh green beans
5 mL (1 tsp.) sugar
15 mL (1 tbsp.) Western Classics Garlic Black Bean Sauce
175 mL (3/4 c.) water
15 mL (1 tbsp.) Western Family Corn Starch

1. Combine marinade ingredients and mix with pork; marinate for at least 1 hour in refrigerator.

2. Heat oil in a large frying pan; sauté garlic. Stir in pork and marinade; cook until pork is no longer pink. Add green beans to pork and cook on high heat for 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Combine the last 4 ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; stir into frying pan and cook until sauce thickens and beans are tender but still crisp. Serve with Western Family Long Grain Rice.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional analysis per serving:
Energy: 452kcal, Protein: 43g, Carbohydrate: 14g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 24g

	This tasty recipe will add excitement to any meal. Garlic is thought to help to lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure. Add a sprig of parsley to tackle any garlic breath.