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Chinese green bean stir fry served with soy sauce and sriracha sauce
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Chinese Green Beans Recipe

Chinese green beans, a spicy, quick, effortless, and flavorful stir-fry made with chili garlic sauce, bring an Asian-style kick to your table.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 106kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green bean
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds roasted/optional/for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds roasted/optional/for garnish

Instructions

  • Wash and clean green beans
  • In a large pan, bring water to rolling boil.
  • Add green beans and cook it for about 4-6 minutes or until is crisp and cooked. Check in between.
  • Once it cooked perfectly, transfer to cold water. Drain it, and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil and minced garlic. Stir until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, roasted sesame seeds, and green beans.
  • Stir fry until the spicy sauce mixture coats green beans evenly.
  • Transfer to a plate and ENJOY!!

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the chili garlic sauce, or add Sriracha and red pepper flakes for extra spice.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or use a microwave for a quicker option.
  • Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments or on the stovetop over medium heat with a sprinkle of water, tossing until heated.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1565IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2.6mg