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Chinese Green Beans

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A quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender-crisp green beans stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound green beans Fresh and crunchy
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For stir-frying
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced To add flavor
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil For flavor enhancement
  • to taste Salt and pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Toss in the rinsed green beans and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
  2. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the green beans, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Toss everything to coat well and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Serve warm—it’s that easy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Pro Tip: For an extra kick, mix in a pinch of red pepper flakes when you add the soy sauce for a spicy twist. These green beans are excellent alongside rice, grilled chicken, or tofu.
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