Description
Elevate your dinner table with this quick and delicious recipe for Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce. This vibrant side dish features blistered green beans sautéed to perfection in a savory garlic sauce made from soy sauce and broth. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or impressing guests at special occasions. The combination of fresh ingredients and umami flavors makes this a standout addition to any meal. Serve it alongside rice, grilled chicken, or tofu stir-fry for a complete and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- 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 (or avocado/safflower oil)
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the green beans and chop the garlic.
- Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the green beans and stir-fry for about 3–5 minutes until blistered.
- Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil; pour into the pan with green beans.
- Stir well to coat the beans and cook for another 1–2 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Serve hot as a side dish or over rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3/4 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg