Asian-Style Garlic Green Beans

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)

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.

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!

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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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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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