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Garlic-Soy Green Beans

A delicious sweet and savory dish!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 1 T neutral oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 T water
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp fresh grated ginger optional
  • 1-2 green onions sliced, optional
  • red pepper flakes optional, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix the soy sauce, water vinegar, sesame oil and honey together in a small bowl
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high to high heat.
  • Add neutral oil and green beans
  • Cook 4-6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until blistered in spots but still with some snap
  • Add garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds
  • Pour in the sauce and toss for another 1-2 minutes until it reduces slightly and coats the beans
  • Finish with sesame seeds, green onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes if heat desired
Keyword Garlic, Green Beans