Oriental Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant and flavorful Oriental Green Beans! This quick and easy recipe combines tender-crisp green beans with a savory-sweet glaze made from soy sauce, honey, and a touch of rice vinegar. Fragrant ginger and garlic, a drizzle of sesame oil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes bring bold Asian-inspired flavors, while toasted sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect alongside steamed rice or your favorite protein. It’s a healthy, delicious way to bring a taste of the East right to your table!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends if necessary.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the green beans and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
Step 4
In the same pan, lower the heat to medium-low and add the sesame oil.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water. Mix well to create a sauce.
Step 7
Return the cooked green beans to the pan and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Step 8
Allow the green beans to cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
Step 9
Remove the green beans from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Step 10
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for garnish.
Step 11
Serve hot as a side dish alongside rice or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 630 grams (630.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 505 |
| Total Fat 29.60g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 4.60g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.30g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1186mg | 52% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.10g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.20g | 65% |
| Total Sugars 34.00g | |
| Protein 13.30g | 27% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 237mg | 18% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 1252mg | 27% |
Source of Calories