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Stir-Fried Green Beans

Blistered green beans tossed with garlic, ginger, and a savory soy glaze for a fast side dish.

20 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

ChineseSideStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans and cook, tossing occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp.

  3. 3

    Clear a spot in the center of the pan and stir in 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari and toss everything together for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil before serving.

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Questions

What should Stir-Fried Green Beans look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until blistered and tender-crisp.

What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil in Stir-Fried Green Beans?

The entry for Stir-Fried 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.

Can I make Stir-Fried Green Beans less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Stir-Fried Green Beans comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Stir-Fried Green Beans low-carb?

A serving of Stir-Fried Green Beans carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

Does Stir-Fried Green Beans contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. 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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