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Asian-Style Garlic Green Beans

October 19, 2014 By Kaitlin McGinn 4 Comments

These savory Asian-style Garlic Green Beans are super simple to make and packed with flavor! They’re the perfect, tasty side dish for your Asian-inspired meals. (Vegan, gluten-free)

Asian Green Beans on a plate with garlic

I’ve always loved green beans so I’m continually looking for new ways to make them shine. This recipe is pretty simple, but we loved it too much not to share. Just a few easy ingredients come together to make a tasty side dish for your favorite Asian-inspired meals.

Plate with cooked garlic green beans

Ingredients for Asian-Style Green Beans

This recipe comes together with just five simple ingredients:

  • Fresh green beans
  • Toasted sesame oil
  • Garlic
  • Shallot
  • Tamari (or soy sauce)

Don’t forget to scoop up the remaining bits of garlic and shallot at the bottom of the pan when serving. They’re tiny, but pack a a big punch of flavor!

Asian Green Beans on a plate with garlic
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Asian-Style Garlic Green Beans

Savory Asian-style Garlic Green Beans are super simple and packed with flavor! A lovely side dish for your Asian-inspired meals.
AuthorKaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
CategorySide Dish
CuisineAsian-Inspired, Gluten-Free Option, Vegan
Servings4 side servings

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
  • Optional: sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, cashews, or slivered almonds for topping
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Instructions

  • Trim ends off green beans. Mince garlic, and chop shallot.
  • Add sesame oil to a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Let heat for a couple minutes until hot.
  • Carefully add shallot and garlic. Heat for 20-30 seconds.
  • Add green beans and stir well to coat.
  • Saute until just tender, about 5-6 minutes, stirring often so garlic doesn’t burn.
  • Add tamari. Toss to combine and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • When serving, don’t forget the garlic/shallot pieces on the bottom of the pan – big flavor!

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 113 kcalCarbohydrates: 10 gProtein: 3 gFat: 8 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPotassium: 285 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 4 gVitamin A: 782 IUVitamin C: 15 mgCalcium: 46 mgIron: 1 mg
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Photo collage of Asian Garlic Green Beans

Enjoying these Asian Green Beans with garlic? Feel free to also check out:

  • Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry
  • Asparagus Mushroom Stir Fry
  • Edamame Tomato Corn Salad

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Filed Under: Asian-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Recipe, Sides, Vegan Tagged With: garlic, green beans

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Comments

  1. Elle M

    October 21, 2014 at 4:15 am

    This looks so simple and delicious, those photos made my mouth water! Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      October 24, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. archana

    May 12, 2016 at 9:25 am

    No salt required is it?

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      May 14, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Not unless you prefer it! Tamari has sodium in it so that’s usually plenty for us 🙂

      Reply

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