Quick Ginger Green Beans and Carrots
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful Quick Ginger Green Beans and Carrots recipe, a perfect balance of crisp-tender vegetables and zesty aromatics. Featuring green beans and carrots stir-fried to perfection with the bold, invigorating flavors of fresh ginger and garlic, this dish is a speedy and nutritious side that's ready in just 20 minutes! Finished with a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil for a savory touch, and optional sesame seeds for added crunch, this recipe offers a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors. Whether paired with your favorite protein or served as a standalone vegetable medley, this versatile dish is a surefire way to add color and zest to your table. Perfect for busy cooks searching for quick side dishes packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams green beans, trimmed
- 200 grams carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting them in half if desired for shorter pieces.
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring frequently, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Toss in the green beans and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Drizzle in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to coat the vegetables evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove the pan from heat.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds, if using.
Serve warm alongside your favorite main course or as a stand-alone vegetable dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1894 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1232 mg | 26% | |
*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.
