Dry Fried Green Beans
Savor the irresistible flavors of Dry Fried Green Beans, a quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring tender green beans blistered to perfection in a hot skillet. Infused with savory aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green onions, this recipe becomes even more irresistible with an optional addition of ground pork for extra heartiness. The green beans are tossed in a bold, umami-packed sauce of soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, balanced with a touch of sweetness and a kick of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect as a flavorful side or served over steamed rice for a satisfying main course. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing vegetable recipe, these Dry Fried Green Beans are sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 100 grams ground pork (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing the stem ends. Pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the green beans to the pan and stir-fry for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become blistered and slightly crisp. Transfer the beans to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet or wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and green onions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
If using ground pork, add it to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir this sauce mixture into the skillet with the aromatics and pork.
Return the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes to heat everything through.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.3 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2688 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1455 mg | 31% | |
*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.
