Sizzle Up Crunchy Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

This quick and easy Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce is a vibrant, vegetarian delight packed with umami flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
1/2 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth use vegetable broth for vegan
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Sesame Oil use less or skip if avoiding added oil
3 cloves Garlic finely chopped

For the Green Beans

1 pound Green Beans consider using Chinese long beans for different texture
2 tablespoons Cooking Oil (Peanut, Avocado, or Safflower)

Equipment

Large pan or wok

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold water and trim off the ends. Choose your preferred cooking method: pan frying, broiling, or air frying.
In a large pan or wok, heat a generous amount of peanut or avocado oil over high heat until shimmering.
Carefully add the prepared green beans to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 5-8 minutes until blistered and bright green.
In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, and finely chopped garlic, stirring until blended.
Pour the garlic sauce over the cooked green beans in the pan and toss quickly over high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, optionally on a bed of jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure high heat and don't overcrowd the pan during cooking. Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor.

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