Quick Zesty Green Bean Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Quick Zesty Green Bean Stir Fry, a vibrant and flavorful dish ready in just 20 minutes! Crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried in aromatic sesame oil with garlic and fresh ginger, then tossed in a tangy-sweet sauce infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a hint of orange zest. A sprinkle of red chili flakes adds a gentle kick, while toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions provide a perfect finishing touch. This easy green bean recipe is both healthy and versatile, making it an ideal side dish or a light main when paired with steamed rice. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this stir fry is a must-try for quick and zesty meal inspiration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onion, sliced
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing the stems.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red chili flakes, and orange zest to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion over the stir-fry.
Serve immediately as a side dish or with steamed rice for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1019 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.
