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Smothered Garlic Green Beans

These delicious smothered garlic green beans are inspired by Din Tai Fung's green beans. Vegan, gluten-free and made with just four ingredients, this dish is a family favorite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups green beans ends trimmed and halved
  • 6 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Blanch 4 cups of green beans in boiling water (15-20 seconds) and then shock them by placing them in ice water to stop cooking. Then, pat them dry with a paper towel thoroughly after the ice bath!Note: If you don't dry properly, the water could splatter in the oil - this can be dangerous. So please make sure to dry properly!
  2. Heat a small saucepan or wok (smaller is better because you’ll want to deep fry the green beans). Add ⅓ cup of oil or as much as needed to completely cover the beans. Heat to 350F and then drop the beans in there. It should bubble and fry immediately. Fry for 30 - 60 seconds until they are blistered. Drop them on a rack lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. 
  3. In a different pan, add ½ to 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and then add minced or chopped garlic to the hot oil. Fry them up for 15 to 30 seconds until fragrant. 
  4. Now toss the beans back in the pan with the garlic and toss them. Salt to taste. Serve hot!

Notes

  • Make sure you wash and dry the green beans well. Otherwise, the water in the water in the green beans will splatter when it hits the hot oil.   
  • Fry them in batches! You don't want to overcrowd since that reduces the oil temperature. This, in turn, will result in oily beans. No one wants that!

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 506IU (10%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 506IU 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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