Stir Fried Green Beans

These stir-fried green beans with hints of garlic and ginger are a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish that pairs well with many main courses.

Course vegetable

Cuisine Asian

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings

Calories 102kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 lb. green beans trimmed and cut in 1 1/2 lengths
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1½ teaspoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
⅛-¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes see notes
1½ tablespoon canola oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger minced
toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructions

In a small bowl and mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a wok or large skillet. The oil should be very hot and just starting to smoke. Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the soy sauce mixture and continue cooking for 2 minutes or until the desired tenderness. The beans are best crisp-tender.
Turn the heat down to low, add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for short intervals at reduced power until warm.

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