Saucy Green Beans
Transform your weeknight meals with this quick and flavorful Saucy Green Beans recipe! Tender-crisp fresh green beans are stir-fried to perfection in a savory glaze made with soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and a hint of garlic and ginger, delivering the perfect balance of sweet and umami flavors. The sauce thickens beautifully with a simple cornstarch slurry, coating every bite in velvety goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a vibrant and healthy side that pairs effortlessly with rice, noodles, or your favorite protein. Garnished with optional sesame seeds for an extra touch of nuttiness, these saucy green beans are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your next dinner spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends. Set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Keep both prepared for the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water to create a slurry.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they start to blister and become tender yet crisp.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the soy sauce mixture and toss the green beans until well coated.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet while stirring. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the green beans.
Remove from heat and transfer the saucy green beans to a serving platter.
Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for garnish before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1242 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.
