Description

Blistered Green Beans with Garlic Sauce offer a vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. These tender yet crisp green beans are quickly cooked to perfection and enveloped in a savory sauce featuring garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also healthy, low in calories, and packed with umami flavor. Impress your family and friends with this delightful recipe that combines simplicity with elegance.

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, ends trimmed
1/4 cup peanut oil (or avocado oil)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chicken or vegetable broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the peanut or avocado oil.
Once shimmering, add the green beans; fry for 3-5 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp.
Push the green beans to one side and add the garlic to the empty space; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and garlic; toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added heat, include crushed red pepper flakes while cooking. Substitute green beans with snap peas or bell peppers for variety. Serve this dish alongside grilled chicken or stir-fried tofu for a complete meal.