Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Name: Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
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

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.

18 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

ChineseSideStovetopVegetarianVeganLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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

1

Wash and thoroughly dry 1 lb trimmed green beans. Trim the ends and cut any very long beans in half.
2

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
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.
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.
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.
6

Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the beans are crisp-tender and the sauce has mostly been absorbed.
7

Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds before serving.

Questions

How long does Chinese Garlic Green Beans keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Chinese Garlic Green Beans?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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