WOK OR SKILLET ASIAN-STYLE FRESH GREEN BEANS

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To save some time cook the green beans ahead, place in a zippered plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to use. Make certain to pat the green beans dry using a paper towel before sautéing them. If you like spicy like my family does add in 1-2 teaspoons dried chili flakes when sautéing the garlic. Just to let you know, I tried this recipe using Green Giant brand frozen whole beans and it was not as successful as using the fresh beans. Prep time does not include boiling the beans. This is a really great recipe for fresh summer green beans!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed (can use a little more if desired)
black pepper
salt (optional)
cornstarch (mixed with cold water to thicken sauce)
sliced almonds or sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until JUST crisp-tender (about 3 minutes) plunge into an ice water bath to cool completely.
  • Drain well and pat the beans dry using paper towels.
  • Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add in garlic and chili flakes (if using) stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add in beans and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper; cook until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beans (about 1-1/2-2 minutes longer).
  • If you want a thick sauce mix a small amount of cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add in towards the end.
  • Add in the almonds or sesame seeds; toss to coat and transfer to a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1021.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 12.2, Protein 6.4

Games Studio
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dark YT
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but these were really good. The sauce is flavorful and the green beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


sheldon Reams
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans are so flavorful and the sauce is amazing. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mr. HB
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nibha Mandal
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


daniyal naqash
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the green beans always turn out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Qaisar Ziddi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hafiz Waqas
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but these were really good. The sauce is flavorful and the green beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


shelly fisher
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans are so flavorful and the sauce is amazing. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Yourgay Salgado
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Biplop S
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nur Afrin
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the green beans always turn out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chamila Roshan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rakib Amir
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but these were really good. The sauce is flavorful and the green beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Princess Oseni
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans are so flavorful and the sauce is amazing. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zain Ayub
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Family Phone
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bina Tamanj
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the green beans always turn out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Omah Dior
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These green beans were a hit! They were so flavorful and had a nice crunch to them. I served them with rice and chicken, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again.