Pacific Rim Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant Pacific Rim Green Beans, a quick and flavorful recipe that packs an irresistible punch of umami and spice. Fresh, crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried with aromatic garlic and ginger, then coated in a glossy, savory-sweet glaze made from low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and a touch of rice vinegar. A hint of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while toasted sesame seeds provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is an ideal accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired meals or a simple bowl of steamed rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe beautifully marries ease and exotic flavors, making it a must-try for green bean lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for added flavor)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, setting them aside on a clean work surface.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce base.
In a separate small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry. Set the sauce and slurry aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and allow it to heat up for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stirring or tossing frequently to ensure even cooking. Cook for 4–6 minutes, or until the green beans are crisp-tender but still bright in color.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the green beans, tossing to evenly coat them. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
Stir the cornstarch slurry to recombine, then add it to the skillet. Continue cooking for 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens and clings to the green beans.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish and serve immediately alongside rice or as a side to your favorite main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1056 mg | 22% | |
*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.
