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Asian style green beans on a white serving platter.

Asian Green Beans Recipe

These easy Asian-inspired green beans will be your new favorite side dish. The garlic, chili, and sesame combine for a fantastic depth of flavor.
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Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Additional Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil like canola or vegetable
  • 1 pound fresh green beans ends removed
  • ½ tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add the green beans and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until they begin to blister, tossing occasionally.
    Green beans in a large skillet.
  • Add the chili oil and garlic and toss for 30 seconds.
    Green beans cooking with red pepper flakes in a skillet.
  • Turn off the heat and add the sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sea salt, and sesame seeds. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.
    Asian green beans with sesame seeds in a skillet.

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Notes

Cooking Tips - These spicy green beans cook quickly. Keep your eye on the skillet to make sure the beans aren't blistering too much. Toss them with some tongs every minute to make sure they all get cooked.
Storage - Leftover beans will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g