Best 9 Ww Oriental Green Beans Recipes

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Calling all veggie lovers and those seeking a healthy side dish! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Oriental Green Beans. This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. Picture tender green beans enveloped in a savory sauce made with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil. The subtle sweetness of honey and the tangy crunch of red bell pepper add layers of complexity. This recipe is a breeze to make, requiring just a few simple steps and pantry-friendly ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or tofu. But that's not all! This versatile recipe collection also offers variations to suit diverse dietary preferences and taste profiles. For those following a vegan lifestyle, we've got a delectable plant-based version that swaps out the honey for maple syrup and incorporates vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. And for those seeking a low-carb alternative, our keto-friendly recipe replaces the honey with erythritol and uses coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our Oriental Green Beans. Savor the symphony of flavors, enjoy the health benefits, and relish the convenience of this versatile dish. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's dive into the world of Oriental flavors!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS



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Nice switch for the bean, make it as mild or as hot as you want. You can make this a veggie dish with a Chinese meal but I can assure you it has not seen China

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
crushed red pepper flakes (, mild is just a sprinkle)
1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted,garnish

Steps:

  • Steam beans for only a few minutes, you want them crisp.
  • Dash beans in cold water to stop the cooking (do this the day ahead if you wish) Heat the oils and saute,over low heat, the garlic& ginger until you can smell that wonderful aroma (the garlic will be golden) Add beans, pepper flakes,soy and water.
  • Cover cook over high heat for a few minutes until the water evaporates and the oils have coated the beans and they are hot Shake the pan as the beans cook.
  • Garnish with sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.4

ASIAN GREEN BEANS



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This a Weight Watchers Recipe

Provided by Kelly Johnson

Categories     Vegetables

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lb fresh green beans
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp chopped garlic

Steps:

  • 1. Boil Green Beans about 5 mins or until your liking. Combine next 3 ingredients. Set aside. Spray wok. Cook Garlic for 1 min. Add Green Beans. Cook 1 mins. Pour in sauce and simmer for about 2 mins..

ASIAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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These Asian-style green beans are a tasty addition to any meal. The flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce work so well together! -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces), thawed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts :

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

WW ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this WW Oriental Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wendy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs trimmed green beans
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • cook green beans in a large pot of rapidly boiling water until just tender, 4-5 minutes.
  • while beans are cooking, in a small bowl combine soy sauce, oil, and sugar; set aside.
  • drain beans, run under cold water, and set aside.
  • spray wok or skillet with nonstick cooking spray, place over medium high heat; add garlic, cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 20-30 seconds.
  • add green beans, stirring until coated with garlic.
  • add soy sauce mixture, continue to stir and turn until most of the liquid is absorbed, 1-2 minutes.

ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS (WEIGHT WATCHERS) RECIPE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by Jane11ekay

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 T soy sauce
1 pound organic green beans
6 cloves garlic
1 T sesame oil
1 t sugar

Steps:

  • boil green beans for 4-5 minutes add garlic to pan, then drained beans add other ingredients and stir fry for appx 2 minutes til liquid is cooked down and beans are coated. Note: for a spicier recipe, add red pepper flakes to taste

ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS



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I got this recipe while attending Weight Watchers meetings about 8 years ago. It is very tasty and my family loves the Oriental flavors. The soy sauce mixture works well on steamed broccoli as well. Nutrition info provided by Weight Watchers on recipe card: Number of servings: 6 Calories per serving: 68 Fat: 2.4g Fiber: ...

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
3 Tbsp soy sauce, dark
1 Tbsp oriental sesame oil
1 tsp granulated sugar
6 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, cook green beans until JUST crisp/tender, about 4-5 minutes. (OR cook in microwave on HI for 4-5 minutes)
  • 2. While beans are cooking, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oil and sugar. Mix well until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  • 3. Drain beans if needed. Set aside.
  • 4. Spray a wok or 10" skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 20-30 seconds.
  • 5. Add the well drained green beans and cook, stirring and turning constantly until ingredients are well mixed, about 2 minutes.
  • 6. Add the soy sauce mixture and continue to stir and turn until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 1-2 minutes.

ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS



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I love this green bean recipe and it is only 1 point per serving! I don't like my green beans crunchy so I leave them boiling until they are soft.

Provided by mishelle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, cook green beans until just tender, 4-5 minutes.
  • While beans are cooking, in a small bowl combine soy sauce, oil, and sugar; set aside.
  • Drain beans; set aside.
  • Spray wok or 10" skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 20-30 seconds.
  • Add green beans; cook, stirring and turning constantly, until well coated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce mixture; continue to stir and turn until most of the liquid is absorbed, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 510.1, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.2

'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

Tips:

  • Prep your veggies: Trim the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce: Soy sauce can be high in sodium, so opt for a low-sodium version to keep the dish healthy.
  • Add some heat: If you like your food spicy, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper to the sauce.
  • Serve with rice: Oriental Green Beans are traditionally served with rice. Brown or white rice are both good options.

Conclusion:

Oriental Green Beans is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with vegetables, and the flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give Oriental Green Beans a try.

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