Low Carb Bean Sprouts with Savory Garlic Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and easy recipe for Low Carb Bean Sprouts with Savory Garlic Sauce, a perfect blend of crisp textures and bold flavors. Featuring tender bean sprouts stir-fried in aromatic sesame oil and infused with a garlicky soy sauce glaze, this dish is a healthy, gluten-free option packed with nutrients and low in carbohydrates. A splash of rice vinegar adds a delightful tang, while red pepper flakes give it a subtle kick of heat. Finished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or as a light stand-alone dish. Perfect for anyone seeking flavor-packed, Asian-inspired meals that fit into a low-carb lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g bean sprouts
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 units green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the bean sprouts thoroughly and set them aside to fully dry.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Toss in the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are just starting to soften but still crisp.
Pour in the soy sauce and rice vinegar, continuing to stir-fry to evenly coat the bean sprouts.
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
Stir-fry for an additional minute, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat, and add the chopped green onions and sesame seeds, tossing everything to combine.
Serve immediately as a flavorful and low-carb side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2364 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1149 mg | 24% | |
*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.
