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Asian green beans topped with sesame seeds and a savory sauce, served with chopsticks.

Asian Green Beans Recipe

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Sauté tender-crisp Asian Green Beans in just 15 minutes! This quick recipe features savory garlic, shallot, & sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 87 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 medium shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Red pepper flakes to taste, optional

Instructions
 

  • Trim the ends off the green beans.
    Ingredients for Asian Green Beans Recipe: fresh green beans on a wooden cutting board.
  • Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic; cook for 30 seconds until they become fragrant. Add the green beans, toss well, and cover the pan.
    Asian Green Beans cooking in a skillet with shallots and garlic.
  • Sauté for 6-8 minutes until beans are tender-crisp, uncovering occasionally to stir and prevent burning the garlic.
    Sautéing green beans in a skillet for Asian Green Beans.
  • Pour in the soy sauce and optional honey; stir to coat the beans evenly; cook for another 1 minute. Taste and adjust soy sauce or honey if needed.
    Asian green beans coated in soy sauce in a skillet.
  • Finally, sprinkle the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes (if using) over the beans and serve hot.
    Asian green beans with sesame seeds on a white plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 511mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Asian Green Beans
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