Description
A delightful dish featuring crisp-tender green beans tossed in a savory garlic sauce, perfect as a side or a light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim and wash the green beans thoroughly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Toss in the minced garlic and stir-fry for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil, and stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the sauce reduce.
- Serve warm as a side dish or main attraction.
Notes
For additional flavor, use low-sodium soy sauce and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg