Thai Style Green Beans
Infuse your dinner routine with bold flavors and vibrant colors by trying these Thai Style Green Beans—a quick and irresistible side dish that packs a punch! Tender-crisp green beans are stir-fried with a fragrant blend of garlic, ginger, and red chili, creating a savory base that’s elevated by a tangy, umami-rich sauce featuring soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and a hint of brown sugar. Finished with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or your favorite protein for an authentic Thai-inspired meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe makes for an ideal weeknight side or light entree.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then set the sauce aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced chili to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the aromatic mixture.
Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and stir well. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender-crisp. If the skillet becomes too dry, add an extra tablespoon of water.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the green beans with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds if using.
Serve immediately as a side dish or over steamed rice for a light entree.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3049 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1446 mg | 31% | |
*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.
