Garlic Green Beans
These vibrant green beans are quickly stir-fried with plenty of garlic until tender-crisp. A simple and flavorful side dish that is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 97 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 450 ggreen bean, trimmed
- 6 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspsoy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tspsesame oil
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 0.5 tspred pepper flake(optional)
garnish
- 1 tsptoasted sesame seed(optional)
Equipment
wok · large skillet · tongs
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the green beans to the hot pan and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcrowding the pan; if necessary, cook green beans in batches to ensure even cooking and browning.
- 3
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter quickly.
- 4
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing everything to coat the green beans evenly.
- 5
Cook for an additional 1 minute, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce and cling to the green beans.
About 1 min
- 6
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 97.2kcal
- Protein
- 3.1g
- Carbs
- 10.5g
- Fat
- 5.6g
- Fibre
- 3.4g
- Sugar
- 3.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover garlic green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.