Ginger Green Beans
Elevate your weeknight side dish game with these vibrant and flavor-packed Ginger Green Beans! Fresh, crisp green beans are stir-fried with aromatic minced ginger and garlic, then tossed in a savory soy sauce and sesame oil glaze for a perfectly balanced, umami-rich bite. A quick steam in the skillet ensures the beans stay tender-crisp, while a finishing sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a delightful nutty crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, healthy recipe is ideal for busy nights or as a flavorful addition to your next Asian-inspired dinner. Serve them alongside your favorite protein or enjoy as a light vegetarian side dish—either way, these Ginger Green Beans are guaranteed to become a new household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Peel the ginger and mince it finely.
Peel the garlic and mince it finely as well.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced ginger and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them with the garlic and ginger.
Add the water to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
Remove the lid and add the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Continue to sauté the green beans for another 3-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp and coated in the sauce.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the green beans and give them one final stir before removing the skillet from the heat.
Transfer the Ginger Green Beans to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 539 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*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.
