Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce
Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce is a quick and flavorful side dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. Perfectly blistered green beans are tossed in a savory garlic sauce made with simple ingredients, delivering an umami-packed punch that everyone will love. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this healthy and vibrant dish that pairs beautifully with any main course or can stand alone as a satisfying vegetarian option. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or looking for a meal prep winner, this recipe is both versatile and delicious!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- 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 for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, broth of choice, cornstarch, sesame oil, and chopped garlic to combine flavors.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add your chosen oil until hot.
- Cook the Green Beans: Add trimmed green beans to the hot pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and blistered.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared garlic sauce over the blistered green beans and stir well for another minute until everything is heated through.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce fresh from the pan!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup (100g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg