Description
Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine to your table in just 15 minutes. This easy-to-prepare recipe features tender, blistered green beans tossed in a savory garlic sauce, making it an irresistible side for any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these green beans are not only delicious but also healthy, low in calories, and packed with nutrients. Whether you serve them alongside grilled chicken, over noodles, or as part of a stir-fry, this dish will elevate your dining experience with its umami-rich flavor.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup peanut oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the frying oil until shimmering.
- Add the green beans and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp.
- Push the beans to one side of the pan; add garlic on the other side and sauté briefly until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and toss until well coated and heated through.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite main course.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg