Best 7 Brown Sugar Soy Chinese Green Beans Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Brown Sugar Soy Chinese Green Beans, a symphony of sweet, savory, and umami flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Chinese dish features crisp green beans stir-fried to perfection and coated in a luscious sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of garlic. The result is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is both healthy and satisfying.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of Brown Sugar Soy Chinese Green Bean recipes that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, our recipes offer step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your kitchen. From the traditional stovetop method to quicker variations using a wok or air fryer, we've got you covered.

Our recipes include options for both fresh and frozen green beans, making this dish accessible all year round. We also provide a vegan adaptation, substituting soy sauce with tamari and honey for a plant-based alternative. Additionally, we offer a spicy version that incorporates chili peppers or Sriracha sauce for those who crave a bit of heat.

With its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and irresistible flavors, Brown Sugar Soy Chinese Green Beans is sure to become a favorite in your household. So, gather your ingredients, choose your preferred recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOY-AND-SESAME-GLAZED GREEN BEANS



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Use cornstarch to thicken the spicy soy-sesame glaze for these quick-cooked beans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped peeled ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are golden and tender, about 3 minutes. Add the green beans and soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until the soy mixture thickens and glazes the green beans, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
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SOY GLAZED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the green beans and blanch until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking, and then remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels or a cooling rack to drain.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the canola oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the green beans, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and black pepper and saute until the sauce reduces slightly and thoroughly coats the green beans, being careful not to overcook beans.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

BROWN SUGAR-SOY CHINESE GREEN BEANS



Brown Sugar-Soy Chinese Green Beans image

A SUPER dish for green beans! Easy and quick! Very flavorful to add as a side dish to your meal. This dish goes well with chicken, pork and beef entrees.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb fresh green beans
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Rinse green beans and trim ends off. Leave beans in long lengths.
  • Blanche beans for 4 minutes in hot water. Immediately immerse into bowl of ice water to stop cooking and retain bright color. Remove and pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except butter. Place beans in a saucepan with butter. Add mixture and sautee green beans for 2 minutes. Shake pan to gently let beans roll.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY



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Soy sauce and peanut butter flavor these crisp-tender beans. "They're a nice change from the usual green bean salads and casseroles," says Robin Joss from Ashburn, Virginia. "With a sesame seed crunch, this dish always wows guests and brings plenty of recipe requests."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon peanut butter
3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
4-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, sesame seeds, brown sugar and peanut butter; set aside. , In a large skillet, stir-fry green beans in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat. Add the soy sauce mixture; stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHINESE RESTAURANT-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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Delicious and spicy green beans, just like your favorite Chinese restaurant. Be careful with the sesame oil, or it can overpower your beans. Prep time includes steaming the beans.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh green beans
vegetable oil cooking spray or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
  • Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer (or a colander that will sit nicely in saucepan), and place over boiling water.
  • Cover and steam 5 minutes.
  • Drain and plunge into cold water, drain again.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet (or wok) with cooking spray or peanut oil and heat until hot.
  • Add gingerroot and garlic and saute 30 secs.
  • Add beans, saute 5 minutes.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining 5 ingredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Add to beans, cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 172.6, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.7

'CHINESE BUFFET' GREEN BEANS



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Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet we make a bee line for the green beans! This is a simple and tasty re-creation of that much loved side dish, goes well with any Asian meal. Make sure to slice the garlic, don't use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.

Provided by roweena

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon oil, peanut or sesame
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds. Add the green beans; cook and stir until the green beans begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for several minutes until the beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 140.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ARKANSAS GREEN BEANS



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My family would drink the sauce to this green bean dish, if I would let them! Your family will never look at Green Beans the same again. These beans are sweet and savory and smell fabulous in the oven.

Provided by KamiShay

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
7 slices bacon
⅔ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
7 teaspoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the drained green beans in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Cook bacon in a microwave on microwave-safe plate for 2 minutes until slightly cooked. Lay the bacon on top of the green beans.
  • Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and bacon. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 735.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

Tips:

  • Trim the Green Beans: Before cooking, trim the ends of the green beans to remove any tough or fibrous parts.
  • Use Fresh Ginger and Garlic: Freshly grated ginger and garlic add a vibrant flavor to the dish. Make sure to peel and mince them finely.
  • Brown Sugar and Soy Sauce Combination: The combination of brown sugar and soy sauce creates a sweet and savory glaze that coats the green beans perfectly.
  • Stir-Frying Technique: Stir-frying is a quick and easy cooking method that helps retain the green beans' crisp texture. Keep the heat high and stir constantly to ensure even cooking.
  • Add Sesame Seeds: Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and a nice textural contrast to the dish. Sprinkle them on top before serving.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar soy Chinese green beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side or a main course. The combination of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, along with the crisp texture of the green beans, makes this dish a favorite among many. Experiment with different types of soy sauce and vinegar to create your own unique flavor profile. This dish is also a great way to add more vegetables to your diet. Enjoy this tasty and easy-to-make recipe!

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