A quick and flavorful side dish featuring crisp green beans tossed with aromatic garlic and a touch of soy sauce.
10 min prep
8 min cook
4 servings
110 kcal/serving
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add green beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until slightly blistered.
Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Toss to coat evenly, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Tips
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet.