Stir-Fried Green Beans
Transform weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Stir-Fried Green Beans recipe that brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to your table in just 20 minutes. Fresh green beans are perfectly crisp-tender and infused with the savory goodness of garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, while a hint of sesame oil adds nutty depth. The dish is elevated with a touch of spice from red pepper flakes and a finishing sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and allure. Perfect as a standalone vegetable side or paired with rice and your favorite protein, this easy stir-fry is a crowd-pleaser that's both healthy and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. If they are very long, you may wish to cut them in half.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add the green beans to the pan and stir well to coat them in the oil and garlic.
Stir-fry the green beans for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to become tender.
Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to the pan. Stir to combine, ensuring all the beans are well coated.
Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, or until the beans are cooked to your liking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt or pepper as per your preference.
Once the beans are done, transfer them to a serving dish.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot, either by itself or as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1620 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1060 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.
