This savory Asian-style Garlic Green Beans recipe is simple to make and full of flavor! It's a great, tasty side dish for a variety of Asian-inspired meals. (Vegan + gluten-free.)
These Asian-inspired garlic green beans are quick and easy to prepare.
The recipe is so simple, but it has lots of delicious, savory flavor.
It's become one of our favorite green bean recipes.
Plus they make a tasty side dish for a variety of your favorite Asian-style meals.
Ingredients for Asian Green Beans
For this recipe, you will toss together in a large skillet or wok:
- Fresh green beans: You will need about 1 pound for this recipe.
- Toasted sesame oil
- Garlic cloves
- Shallot: If you can't find shallot, then yellow onion is the best substitute.
- Tamari: Or substitute soy sauce (using low-sodium if desired) or coconut aminos. I use tamari for a gluten-free option.
Tip: Don't forget to scoop up the remaining bits of garlic and shallot at the bottom of the pan right before serving. They are tiny, but pack big flavor!
Customizing
Change up this recipe as you see fit! A few ideas include:
Vegetables: Include other veggies such as mushrooms, baby bok choy, mung bean sprouts, etc.
Make it spicy: For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes to taste before serving.
Flavors: Fresh ginger adds great flavor as well. Simply include freshly grated ginger to the pan when you add the shallot + garlic. (Or use about 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger if you don't have fresh.)
Serving
Garnish + toppings: Sprinkle your bowl with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, cashews, or sliced almonds before serving. They are tasty, plus add nice crunch and texture!
Rice: This dish is great served as is, or on a warm bed of cooked brown rice or quinoa.
Protein: We also enjoy this served with a plant-based protein like this Easy Baked Tofu.
For more inspiration, browse all Asian-inspired recipes or side dish recipes.
Asian-Style Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans
- 1-2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot
- 2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
Toppings (optional):
- Sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, cashews, or slivered almonds
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.
- Sauté 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 which provide big flavor.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
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Susan
We just made these and loved them. We added red pepper and sesame seeds, served with rice.
Kaitlin
Wonderful to hear, Susan! Great call with your additions. Thanks so much for sharing your kind and helpful feedback!
Criss
Made it for the 1st time, and I ate EVERY ONE in the dish!!!! Perfect thank you.
Kaitlin
Great to hear! Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your kind feedback!
Shari
A new staple! Added shredded ginger and it was amazing.
Kaitlin
Great to hear, Shari!
Emily
These are delicious. Very simple, with few ingredients and so much flavor. I added crushed almonds on top. Everyone in my house loved it.
Kaitlin
Thanks for sharing!
archana
No salt required is it?
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
Not unless you prefer it! Tamari has a nice salty taste so that's usually plenty for us.