Oriental Green Beans
We like this twist on regular green beans. We always use fresh green beans; it’s a must for this recipe. They go well with any main course, not just Asian-inspired dishes.
Equipment
- Knives
- Medium pot with lid
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Fresh green beans, about 2 cups, cleaned and ends trimmed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut green beans into desired size. (See Notes) Place about 1 inch of water in a medium pot with a lid. Using high heat, bring unsalted water to a boil. Add green beans to the pot.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-high heat, and place a lid on the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes. They will also cook for about 2 minutes later in the cooking process.
- The green beans should be firm and bright green. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic to a small saucepan. On medium heat, stir and cook for about 3 minutes to reduce the sauce.
- Add the sauce to the pan with the drained green beans. Mix gently to coat the beans with the sauce. On medium-low heat, cook for about 2 minutes. Check beans for desired doneness. Cook a little longer if needed.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
We usually leave our green beans whole but you can cut them in half or quarters.
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts. All nutritional facts are estimates only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 CupCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 440mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.1mg