Asian Garlic Green Beans

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

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. 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 huge explosion of flavor! Hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

Vegan, gluten-free (with tamari)
Yields 4-6 side servings

Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
3 cloves garlic
1 shallot
2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
Optional: sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, cashews, or slivered almonds for topping

Directions
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.
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/soy sauce. Toss to combine and cook 1-2 minutes.
When serving, don't forget the garlic/shallot pieces on the bottom of the pan - huge flavor!

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Try this with some of our favorite Asian-style dishes!
Teriyaki Baked Tofu
Asian Garlic Tofu with Rice
Portobello Mushroom & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Asian Mushroom Rice
Easy Baked Savory Tofu