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Chinese Green Beans with Garlic
Chinese Green Beans are a quick and spicy stir-fried side dish for the Asian food lovers in the group. Simply sauté green beans with garlic, then add in a Sriracha-soy sauce for a flavorful explosion.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 90 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 12-16 oz. green beans ends trimmed
- 2-3 Tbsp. oil avocado or another neutral oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ Tbsp. soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 tsp. brown sugar or honey
- ½-1 tsp. Sriracha sauce or other hot sauce
- ½ tsp. sesame oil toasted
- ⅛-¼ tsp. salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Wait for the oil to heat up, about 1-2 minutes, and then add the beans being VERY careful as the hot oil can splash! Spread them out in a single layer and let them cook for 2-3 minutes, without stirring.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook an additional 7-8 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes.
- Turn heat to medium, add garlic cloves and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Whisk together sauce in a small to medium-sized bowl and pour into the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more, or until the sauce has reduced by half.
- Serve with toasted sesame seeds and additional red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- How to prep ahead of time: You can make the sauce a day before, just keep it in the fridge. If you didn't buy prepared green beans, trim them a day early, as well.
- How to store: Place leftover green beans in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- How to freeze: Carefully put the green beans in a freezer bag or container. If you are using a bag or plastic wrap, put a layer of aluminum foil around the outside for extra protection from the cold. This step keeps air out and reduces freezer burn. Alternatively, flash freeze green beans in a single layer first to keep them from bunching together.
- How to reheat: Allow green beans to thaw in the fridge. Cook in a skillet over medium heat with additional butter or oil as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.