Description
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious side dish that packs a punch of flavor, then Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce is the perfect choice. This vibrant recipe features tender green beans blistered to perfection, tossed in a savory garlic sauce that’s rich in umami. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an excellent addition to family dinners or festive gatherings. Whether you pair it with rice, noodles, or grilled protein, this dish is versatile enough to complement various main courses while remaining healthy and low in calories.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup peanut oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth; set aside.
- Heat peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add trimmed green beans to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 3–5 minutes until blistered yet crisp.
- Lower heat slightly; add chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and toss the green beans until well-coated.
- Serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg