Oriental Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant and flavorful Oriental Green Beans! This quick and easy recipe combines tender-crisp green beans with a savory-sweet glaze made from soy sauce, honey, and a touch of rice vinegar. Fragrant ginger and garlic, a drizzle of sesame oil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes bring bold Asian-inspired flavors, while toasted sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect alongside steamed rice or your favorite protein. It’s a healthy, delicious way to bring a taste of the East right to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends if necessary.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the green beans and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, lower the heat to medium-low and add the sesame oil.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water. Mix well to create a sauce.
Return the cooked green beans to the pan and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Allow the green beans to cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
Remove the green beans from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for garnish.
Serve hot as a side dish alongside rice or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*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.
