Girl the Goat Magic Beans
Elevate your side dish game with "Girl the Goat Magic Beans," a vibrant and flavorful recipe that transforms humble green beans into a show-stopping sensation. This quick and easy dish boasts blistered green beans coated in a rich umami sauce made with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and a hint of fresh ginger. Toasted cashews add crunch and depth, while sesame oil, chili flakes, and scallions bring layers of bold, aromatic flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality touch, this dish is a perfect fusion of savory, sweet, and spicy. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal side or appetizer that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 60 grams toasted cashews
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the green beans to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are blistered and tender (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, fresh ginger, chili flakes, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and pour in the sauce. Let it simmer for about 1 minute until slightly thickened.
Add the blistered green beans back into the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle the toasted cashews over the green beans and toss again for even distribution.
Transfer the beans to a serving dish, and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.2 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1913 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1609 mg | 34% | |
*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.
