Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce
If you’re in search of a quick, flavorful, and healthy side dish, look no further than these Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce. This vibrant dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings when you want to impress without the hassle. The green beans are expertly blistered to perfection, and the savory garlic sauce adds a delightful umami punch that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether paired with your favorite protein or served as part of a colorful vegetable spread, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup peanut oil, avocado oil, or safflower oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, broth of choice, cornstarch, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Heat your chosen frying oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until they turn bright green and slightly blistered.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beans and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg