Thai Style Green Beans

1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 lb green beans
1 Tbsp shallots
1 tsp minced fresh ginger root
1 Tbsp canola or olive oil

In a small bowl combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter and pepper flakes, set a side. In a small skillet sauté shallot, ginger, in oil, over med. heat for 2 minutes. Add beans, cook for 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Add reserved sauce, toss to coat.

Garnish with chopped peanuts.