Sesame Green Beans and Red Pepper
Elevate your side dish game with Sesame Green Beans and Red Pepper, a quick and vibrant recipe bursting with flavor and nutrition. Crisp-tender green beans and sweet red bell pepper strips are stir-fried to perfection with fragrant garlic and toasted sesame oil, then tossed in a savory soy sauce glaze for the ultimate umami hit. A sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds adds the perfect finishing touch to this colorful, easy-to-make dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a healthy side for rice bowls, noodles, or grilled proteins, this Asian-inspired recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh vegetables with a bold, flavorful twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams green beans
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans. Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
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 3 minutes, or until they start to turn bright green.
Add the red bell pepper strips and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, ensuring the vegetables remain crisp-tender.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the sesame oil and garlic to the cleared space. Stir the garlic in the oil for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Mix the garlic and oil into the vegetables, then add the soy sauce, water, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish, toss to combine, and remove from heat.
Serve immediately as a side dish to complement rice, noodles, or any main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2260 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1301 mg | 28% | |
*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.
