Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish showcasing the beauty of simplicity in cooking, perfect for busy evenings or as a side for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the green beans and trimming the ends.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the green beans and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they’re bright green and slightly crisp-tender.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to coat the beans evenly.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, letting the flavors meld, then remove from heat.
- Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve as a delightful side or a light main dish.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to use toasted olive oil instead of sesame oil or add fresh ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg