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Chinese Style Garlic Green Beans

Bursting with flavor, these garlic green beans are a healthy version of the Chinese take out favorite. Ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound green beans (trimmed)
  • ¼ pound ground pork (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • minced scallions (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Heat canola oil in a large wok or deep skillet over high heat until it starts to shimmer, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add green beans to the pan and pan-fry in the oil for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to blister and pop. Remove from pan and place on a plate lined with paper towel.
  3. Add the ground pork to the same hot pan and begin breaking down using a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic, ginger, salt and chile garlic paste to the pork and continue cooking until pork is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.  
  4. Return the cooked green beans to the pan and stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar. Cook for 2 additional minutes then garnish with scallions before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 817mg (34%) Potassium 363mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 785IU (16%) Vitamin C 14.5mg (16%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 817mg 34%
Potassium 363mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 785IU 16%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 16%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.