Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce
Chinese Green Beans With Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that can elevate any meal in just 15 minutes. The dish features fresh green beans blistered to perfection and tossed in a savory garlic sauce, creating an irresistible mix of textures and tastes. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner gatherings, allowing you to impress your guests with minimal effort. Serve alongside grilled chicken, stir-fried tofu, or steamed rice for a complete meal that bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup peanut oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil; stir until smooth.
- Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the trimmed green beans and fry for about 3-4 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp.
- Toss in the chopped garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and stir well to coat; continue cooking for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg