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Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce, a delightful and quick side dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 pound Green beans fresh, ends snapped off
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut oil

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. In a large pan or wok, add the peanut oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Toss in the green beans, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, until bright and tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, always use fresh green beans and watch the garlic closely to prevent burning.

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