Asian Green Beans Recipe

Name: Asian Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Fresh Green Beans, Ends Trimmed (frozen Doesn't Work As Well); 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sesame Oil; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Garlic (or To Taste); 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional Or Adjust To Taste); 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar (can Use A Little More, If Desired); Black Pepper To Taste; Kosher Salt (optional, To Taste); Cornstarch (mixed With Cold Water To Thicken Sauce); Sliced Almonds Or Sesame Seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Fresh Green Beans, Ends Trimmed (frozen Doesn't Work As Well)
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Garlic (or To Taste)
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional Or Adjust To Taste)
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar (can Use A Little More, If Desired)
Black Pepper To Taste
Kosher Salt (optional, To Taste)
Cornstarch (mixed With Cold Water To Thicken Sauce)
Sliced Almonds Or Sesame Seeds (optional)

1
Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until JUST crisp-tender (about 3 minutes) plunge into an ice water bath to cool completely.
2
Drain well and pat the beans dry using paper towels.
3
NOTE: You can store the beans in a paper towel lined Ziploc bag, and assemble the dish the following day.
4
Frozen green beans dont work as well as fresh green beans.
5
Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add in garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).
6
Stir-fry the garlic mixture for 1 minute.
7
NOTE: I keep a jar of Chili Garlic sauce on hand, and add about 1 Tablespoon of this, along with the soy sauce mixture.
8
It kicks up the heat a bit.
9
Add in beans and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
10
Add in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper; cook until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beans (about 1-1/2-2 minutes longer).
11
If you want a thick sauce mix a small amount of cornstarch (make sure to first mix it with a small amount of cold water and add the mixture towards the end of the stir-fry process).
12
Add in the almonds or sesame seeds; toss to coat and transfer to a bowl.

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Fresh Green Beans, Ends Trimmed (frozen Doesn't Work As Well), 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sesame Oil, 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Garlic (or To Taste), 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional Or Adjust To Taste), and more.

Yes, Asian Green Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Green Beans

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