Teresa's Recipes
Authentic Asian Green Bean Stir Fry
Savor the crunch and vibrancy of our Authentic Asian Green Bean Stir Fry, an exquisite blend of fresh green beans tossed in a tantalizing sauce. This dish is rooted in the culinary traditions of East Asia, where stir frying is a popular cooking method. The beans are cooked to a perfect crisp-tender, then doused in a rich, sweet and spicy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as a quick and healthy side dish, or elevate it into a light meal by serving it over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon, minced Fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 lb, trimmed Green beans
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 17g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 8g
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined. This will be your stir fry sauce. Set it aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir fry them quickly for about 1 minute until they release their aroma, be careful not to burn them.
- Add the green beans to the skillet. Stir fry them for about 5-7 minutes, until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender.
- Pour the previously prepared sauce mixture over the green beans. Toss everything together to coat the beans evenly with the sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the beans.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the stir-fried green beans with sesame seeds as garnish.
- Serve the green bean stir fry hot as a stand-alone side dish or over steamed rice for a light, satisfying meal.
Tips
- You may increase the amount of red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicier dish.
- You could also add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to make it even more colorful and nutritious.
- If you want to turn this into a more substantial meal, consider adding tofu or chicken.