Spicy Garlic Green Beans
Add a bold kick to your dinner table with these Spicy Garlic Green Beans—a quick and flavorful side dish bursting with vibrant, zesty flavors. Fresh green beans are sautéed to perfection, achieving a tender yet crisp bite, then coated in an irresistible medley of garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. A touch of red chili flakes adds just the right amount of heat, making this dish a perfect balance of savory and spicy. Ready in just 20 minutes, these green beans are ideal for busy weeknights and pair beautifully with rice, noodles, or your favorite protein. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just spicing up a simple meal, this recipe delivers bold flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 4 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the stem ends. Pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans to the pan. Toss the beans in the oil, then add the water. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the beans steam for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid from the skillet and increase the heat slightly. Let the green beans sauté uncovered for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until they develop a slight char.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and toss with the green beans. Cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, to prevent the garlic from burning.
Add the soy sauce, red chili flakes, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the green beans evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Taste the green beans and adjust the seasoning with more salt or chili flakes if desired.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the Spicy Garlic Green Beans to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side dish to complement rice, noodles, or your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1787 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1073 mg | 23% | |
*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.
