String beans and edamame

String beans have become a staple in my diet. They are easy to make I add all kinds of fun things to the and both of my kids love string beans so it saves me from making multiple vegetables.  I usually get fresh when I can but trader Joes sells a big bag of frozen string beans that were on sale so I bought a bunch! 

The other night I made a string bean edamame mix.  Now I apologize. Most times I just add this or that. So my measurements on this will be bad. I will try in the future to be more accurate.

I start off with some olive oil. You don't need all that much. Then I throw in 1 of those garlic cubes from past post. One cube is one clove. I let that heat till the garlic melts then I throw in the bean.

Now I would say that I use about 2 cups. At least. Depends on the day because I usually try and make enough for the next days lunch.

After that I add. Some black pepper, salt ( 30% less sodium )  and I just let it for for a while since the beans are frozen. If fresh I just let them get warm.

Then I throw in a whole red pepper and let it cook a few min. I like my veggies to still crunch so I don't cook them long. Then I add about 2 tablespoons of balsamic.  Then cover the the beans and pepper with 2 big handfuls of spinach then cover until the spinach is a bit wilted.

Then I heat up the edamame.(see pic)  I bought these pack they are super easy to use. I throw in one whole pack mix it all up and serve.

I have for myself added some hot spices like paprika. Or even a touch of sriracha but not for the kiddos.   You can really add whatever your taste likes.