Asian Garlic Green Beans

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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