Spicy Green Beans with Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Spicy Green Beans with Garlic! Bursting with flavor, this quick and easy recipe combines tender-crisp green beans with the bold heat of red chili flakes, the savory depth of garlic, and a perfectly balanced soy-honey glaze. Stir-fried to perfection in under 20 minutes, these beans are seasoned with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and a nutty finish. Perfect as a standalone vegetarian delight or a vibrant accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired meals, this dish packs a flavorful punch while remaining simple to prepare. Whether you're looking to spice up dinner or impress guests, these Spicy Garlic Green Beans are sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and water to form the sauce. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic and chili mixture.
Sprinkle the salt over the beans and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until the beans are tender-crisp.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the beans.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2365 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1184 mg | 25% | |
*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.
