Green Beans and Bamboo Shoots

Elevate your stir-fry game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans and Bamboo Shoots. Featuring tender-crisp green beans and delicately earthy bamboo shoots, this dish is stir-fried to perfection with aromatic garlic and ginger. A savory sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil ties everything together, while optional red chili flakes add a customizable touch of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy side dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or can stand alone as a light vegetarian meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a fresh addition to Asian-inspired feasts, this recipe is a delightful mix of texture, color, and bold umami flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams green beans
• 200 grams bamboo shoots (canned or fresh)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Cut them into 2-inch pieces. If using canned bamboo shoots, drain and rinse them thoroughly. If using fresh bamboo shoots, peel and slice them into thin strips.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Step 5

Add the green beans to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beans start to soften but still retain some crunch.

Step 6

Add the bamboo shoots to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, combining them well with the green beans.

Step 7

If using, sprinkle the red chili flakes over the vegetables for a hint of heat.

Step 8

Give the sauce mixture a quick stir to ensure the cornstarch hasn’t settled at the bottom. Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring to coat all the vegetables.

Step 9

Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly covers the vegetables.

Step 10

Remove from heat and transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish. Serve hot as a side dish or paired with steamed rice for a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	751.8 grams (751.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	583

Total Fat 41.90g	54%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3290mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 49.00g	18%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 19.90g
Protein 16.60g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216mg	17%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 2109mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 30.6%