Asian Green Beans Recipe
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Asian Green Beans Recipe
Description
Asian Green Beans are prepared by quickly cooking trimmed fresh green beans in a hot skillet or wok with a blend of vegetable oil, soy sauce, and sugar. The mixture is added to the heated pan to coat the beans evenly, allowing the sauce to lightly thicken and cling to the beans. Adding minced garlic near the end of cooking provides a fresh pungency without overpowering.
The resulting beans maintain a crisp texture characteristic of stir-fried vegetables, with a subtle, balanced savory-sweet flavor. This method is typical of many Asian vegetable preparations, emphasizing quick heat and a simple sauce to enhance freshness and texture.
Due to the brief cooking time, the beans are best enjoyed soon after preparation to preserve their crispness. This dish pairs well with other Asian-inspired mains or rice. Do not overcook the beans to avoid loss of their expected crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
- 3 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 lb. green beans edges trimmed, fresh
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
Instructions
- Pre-heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add the oil, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Add the green beans to the skillet. Then, carefully add the soy sauce mixture to the hot skillet (liquid may spatter a bit). Stir to coat the beans in sauce. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the garlic into the green beans. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Then, remove the skillet from the heat.
Notes
- Cook green beans just until tender but still crisp to maintain their fresh texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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