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

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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.

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Questions

How do I know when Chinese Garlic Green Beans is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the beans are crisp-tender and the sauce has mostly been absorbed.

Is there a substitute for toasted sesame oil in Chinese Garlic Green Beans?

The entry for Chinese Garlic Green Beans calls for 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

How hot is Chinese Garlic Green Beans?

Moderately. The heat in Chinese Garlic Green Beans comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Chinese Garlic Green Beans low-carb?

A serving of Chinese Garlic Green Beans carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Chinese Garlic Green Beans contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish. The full allergen list for this entry is soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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