stir fried green beans

Name: Stir Fried Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) green beans trimmed and cut in 1 1/2 lengths; 2 tablespoon(s) low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes (see notes); 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 3 clove(s) garlic minced; 1 tablespoon(s) ginger minced

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on May 7, 2019

These easy Stir Fried Green Beans with Ginger and Garlic are a quick and easy versatile side that goes with so many main courses. It is the perfect accompaniment for chicken, fish, beef and pork.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stir-Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound green beans trimmed and cut in 1 1/2 lengths
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (see notes)
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger minced

How To Make stir fried green beans

Step 1

In a small bowl and mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil over medium high heat in a wok or large skillet. The oil should be very hot and just starting to smoke. Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes; stirring constantly. Turn the heat to low. Add the garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add soy sauce mixture and turn the heat up to medium; cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently.
Step 3

NOTES Crushed red pepper adds a little heat. Add less if you are sensitive to it more if you love the heat.
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