Gingery Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant and flavorful Gingery Green Beans! This quick and easy recipe combines fresh green beans with the bold flavors of aromatic ginger, garlic, and a savory soy sauce glaze. Lightly blanched for a bright green crunch and stir-fried to perfection in sesame and vegetable oils, these beans are finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is the perfect balance of healthful and indulgent, making it an ideal addition to any meal, from weeknight dinners to festive feasts. Enjoy this Asian-inspired delight as a versatile side or a light veggie entree!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim off the ends.
Peel the ginger and finely mince it. Mince the garlic cloves as well.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the green beans. Blanch the beans for 2-3 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ginger and garlic, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the ginger-garlic mixture.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the green beans, tossing everything evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring for another 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through and slightly crisp.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the green beans before serving.
Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2365 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1235 mg | 26% | |
*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.
