Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce
Quick and flavorful restaurant-style Chinese green beans with a savory garlic soy sauce, perfect for a weeknight side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add green beans and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until they begin to blister and char.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and water or vegetable broth.
- Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until green beans are tender-crisp and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra char, cook the green beans in batches without overcrowding the pan.
- Adjust garlic and spice levels to your preference.
- Serve with rice and your favorite protein for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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