Description
These Chinese garlic green beans are a quick and flavorful side dish featuring blistered green beans stir-fried with garlic and a touch of seasoning. They’re crisp-tender, aromatic, and ready in just over 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, stem ends trimmed
- 3 Tbsp peanut or vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced (¼ cup)
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 Tbsp chicken broth
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- Optional: chili flakes or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the green beans dry to help them blister better without splattering.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add green beans in a single layer, sprinkle with salt, and let cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until one side blisters and chars.
- Toss and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until most beans are blistered and tender (about 3–5 minutes total).
- Push beans to the side, lower heat to medium, and add garlic and optional ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add Shaoxing wine and soy sauce, scraping up browned bits. Toss to coat beans and heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chili flakes or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Make sure green beans are thoroughly dried to prevent oil splatter.
- To make it paleo or Whole30, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
