Green Beans in Soy Sauce
Transform your side dish game with this quick and flavorful recipe for Green Beans in Soy Sauce. In just 20 minutes, tender-crisp green beans are stir-fried to perfection with fragrant garlic, then coated in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of sugar. A sprinkling of sesame seeds adds a delightful nutty finish, making this vibrant dish both simple and satisfying. Perfect as an Asian-inspired side or a healthy addition to your weeknight meal rotation, this recipe combines bold flavors with minimal effort. Serve alongside steamed rice or grilled protein for a complete and irresistible meal. Keywords: green beans recipe, soy sauce stir-fry, sesame green beans, quick side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams green beans
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30-40 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are slightly tender and bright green.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, water, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the beans are coated with the sauce and cooked to your desired tenderness.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the green beans and stir well.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a side dish with your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 538 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 5% | |
*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.
