Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Chinese Garlic Green Beans deliver snappy, tender-crisp pods infused with toasted garlic and a glossy, slightly sweet-savory glaze. Oyster sauce and soy sauce add depth and umami while a hint of sugar rounds the edges, making this a vibrant side that pairs well with rice or grilled meats. Ideal for weeknights or a quick addition to any Asian-inspired spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until the edges start to brown, about 20 seconds.
- 3
Add the green beans; cook and stir until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the oyster sauce, sugar, and soy sauce.
- 5
Cook and stir until the beans reach your preferred tenderness, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 65.43 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.6 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.45 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 320.33 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.35 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.18 g Low Source
- Calcium 36.91 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.49 mg Low Source
- Potassium 219.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 26.45 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.02 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chinese Garlic Green Beans is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Green Beans, Oyster Sauce, and Peanut Oil. Each serving provides about 65.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Garlic Green Beans?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Chinese Garlic Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Green Beans, Oyster Sauce, Peanut Oil, Soy Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Garlic Green Beans?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 65.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Garlic Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
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