Chinese Green Beans
Transform your dinner table with this quick and flavorful Chinese Green Beans recipe, a perfect side dish or light entrée that packs bold, savory flavors in every bite. Featuring tender-crisp green beans stir-fried to perfection and coated in a delectable sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of sugar, this dish achieves the perfect balance of umami-rich sweetness and subtle heat from red chili flakes. The garlic-infused oil enhances the aroma and adds depth, while the vibrant blistered beans deliver a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or as a complement to your favorite Asian-inspired meals. Pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a wholesome and delicious twist to your usual dinner staples.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are blistered and tender but still crisp.
Push the green beans to the side of the pan and add the minced garlic to the center. Stir-fry the garlic for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans. Toss everything together until the green beans are evenly coated in sauce.
Sprinkle the red chili flakes over the green beans and toss once more.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then remove from heat.
Serve the Chinese Green Beans hot as a side dish or light entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 470 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1118 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
