Thai Basil Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Jasmine rice
• 1 cup Green beans (or frozen edamame)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Brown sugar (or palm sugar)
• 1/2 cup Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions (about 10 minutes prep plus time as needed while you cook the beans).

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add green beans (or edamame), soy sauce, and brown sugar. Add 2–3 tbsp water if needed, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender and saucy.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat. Stir in Thai basil, lime juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the basil wilts.

5. 5

   Serve the beans and basil over the cooked rice.