Asian Garlic Green Beans (Easy!)
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 side servings
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Calories
82 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Asian Garlic Green Beans (Easy!)
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These Asian-style green beans are simple to prepare and full of savory flavor! A great side dish for a variety of Asian-inspired meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil (*oil-free option below)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium shallot (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 Tbsp. tamari
- 1-2 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim ends off the green beans. Mince garlic, and thinly slice shallot.
- In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Let heat for 2-3 minutes until hot.
- Carefully add shallot and garlic. Heat for 30 seconds until sizzling and fragrant.
- Add green beans and stir well with tongs to coat. Cover and sauté until just tender, about 6-8 minutes, stirring often so garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add tamari. Toss to combine and cook 1 minute. Stir in sesame seeds.
- When serving, don’t forget the tiny garlic & shallot pieces on the bottom of the pan which provide big flavor!
Notes
- *For oil-free: Replace the oil with 1/3 cup vegetable broth and continue the recipe as written. Add a splash more broth to prevent sticking if the pan dries. (I used sesame oil when I first posted this recipe many years ago, but now prefer it with the broth method instead!)
- Ginger option: Add a small amount of freshly grated ginger with the shallot & garlic.
- Pairing: Serve with your favorite Asian-style meals like fried rice, noodles, stir-fry, or simply on a fluffy bed of rice.
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I find they keep for about 3-4 days.
- Recipe originally published October 2014. Updated October 2023.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
82kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
291mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
783IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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