Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Crisp-tender green beans stir-fried with lots of garlic and a savory sauce. This quick Chinese side dish pairs perfectly with rice and any main course.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
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1
Wash and thoroughly dry 1 lb trimmed green beans. Trim the ends and cut any very long beans in half.
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2
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
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3
Add the green beans to the hot oil and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until they start to shrivel slightly and develop some blistered spots.
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4
Reduce heat to medium-high and add 4 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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5
Add 1 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free), 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat the beans.
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Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the beans are crisp-tender and the sauce has mostly been absorbed.
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Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds before serving.