Description
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring crisp-tender green beans with a savory sesame garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the toasted sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic and oil.
- Pour in the soy sauce and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Ensure not to overcook the green beans to maintain their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg