Asian Style Stir Fried Green Beans
Cuisine: Asian
Categories: Vegetarian, Stir-Fried & Beans & Lentils
These Asian Style Stir-Fried Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for any weeknight meal. The green beans are cooked to a perfect crisp-tenderness and coated in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty flavor and a touch of elegance.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 bag frozen green beans, thawed and drained (Obviously, fresh would be better. But if you're short on time, the frozen stuff is great).
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1\/2 tbsp sesame oil
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, ½ tbsp garlic, pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is uniform.
- Add drained/dried green beans, and toss to coat in sauce
- Heat sesame oil in a pan/wok on medium-high heat. When tiny bubbles start to form in the oil, add remaining minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour green beans/sauce into the heated, oiled pan. Using a spatula, spread green beans out in a more or less even layer in the pan. Cover, and let cook for about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir/toss green beans to avoid burning, then cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until your green beans get soft and you start seeing browned bits at the tips.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Enjoy immediately, over a bowl of rice.