Green Bean Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Green Bean Stir Fry, a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Crisp green beans are stir-fried to perfection, then tossed in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and a touch of water for balance. Aromatic garlic, grated ginger, and a hint of red chili flakes add a delightful kick, while sesame oil and sesame seeds lend a nutty depth to every bite. Perfectly finished with sliced scallions for a pop of freshness, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy side dish or a light main when paired with steamed rice. Try this vibrant stir fry and let its simple yet complex flavors transform your mealtime routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams green beans
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 units scallions
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Peel and grate the ginger. Thinly slice the scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, and 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 3–4 minutes, until they start to blister but remain crisp.
Push the green beans to one side of the skillet. Add sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes to the empty side. Stir fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Combine the green beans with the garlic-ginger mixture in the skillet. Stir well to coat the beans in the flavors.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the green beans and stir fry for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beans.
Add the white parts of the scallions and sesame seeds. Stir well and turn off the heat.
Garnish with the green parts of the scallions before serving. Enjoy your green bean stir fry warm with steamed rice or as a side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2249 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1253 mg | 27% | |
*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.
