Get ready for a flavor-packed delight with my Stir Fry Green Beans! These crisp beans are stir-fried with garlic and seasoned to perfection, then finished off with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Quick, easy, and bursting with natural goodness, this side dish is a must-try for any meal!
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Why I Love This Recipe
My Stir Fry Green Beans recipe stands out as the best due to its simplicity in preparation. I carefully selected just a handful of ingredients to produce a dish that pairs seamlessly with various meals! Drawing inspiration from my Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry and Garlic String Beans, I’ve developed a delicately seasoned dish that complements a wide range of cuisines!
Utilizing my proven vegetable frying method from my Garlic Kale Stir Fry, I combine tender green beans infused with flavors of oil, white pepper, salt, and my perfected Fried Garlic Chips from my Spicy Garlic Pan Fried Chicken dish. It’s the perfect choice for anyone seeking a hassle-free vegetable side dish bursting with simple yet delightful flavors. Believe me, you’ll be eager to dive into this recipe right away!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Green Beans – fresh, trimmed, and chopped into bite-size pieces.
- Neutral Oil – no taste or flavor with high cooking temperature. Some choices are sunflower oil, peanut oil, sallower oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil.
- Toasted Sesame Oil – 100% Toasted Sesame Oil that should have a dark brown color.
- Garlic – fresh garlic cloves sliced or minced.
- Salt – sea salt preferred.
- Black Pepper – ground.
- White Pepper – ground White Pepper in a bottle.
🥬 Green Bean Note
It’s recommended to use Thinner Green Beans for this recipe, as they tend to be more tender.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
- Wok or Deep Large Skillet
Directions
☑ Before Getting Started
Use a roomy Wok or Deep Skillet. Opt for High-Temperature Cooking Oil to achieve that classic stir fry result.
🥬 Green Bean Pro Tip
For Tender green beans, consider Blanching them in Hot Water for 30 Seconds before stir-frying. Be sure to strain out any excess water to maintain the integrity of your dish’s flavors.
Step 1 Start by preparing the garlic chips. Add cooking oil into a deep large skillet or wok and sliced or minced garlic. Cook under medium heat until the garlic is browned and crispy then transfer to a holding bowl.
🧄 Garlic Chip Pro Tip
For a quick and efficient method to make garlic chips, Microwave sliced garlic with oil for about 30 Seconds. Be sure to cover the bowl to prevent any splattering.
Step 2 Increase heat to medium-high heat and add chopped green beans into the same skillet or wok and season with salt, black pepper, and white pepper. Cook until tender, about 2-4 minutes, then add back in the garlic chips and drizzle on toasted sesame oil.
🌿 Garnishing Pro Tip
For an added touch of presentation, consider sprinkling Toasted Sesame Seeds over the dish as a garnish.
Recipe Variations
Transform your green bean dish by adding bacon and Japanese-flavored yakitori sauce, creating an Asian Style Green Beans With Bacon variation.
Pairing Recommendations
Serve your green beans alongside Garlic Chicken Stir Fry or Sweet Chili Chicken for a delicious protein-packed meal. Enhance the dining experience with delicate soups like Egg Drop Soup or Chinese Shrimp Egg Drop Soup. Additionally, consider pairing it with light fried rice dishes such as Garlic Butter Vegetable Fried Rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frozen vs Fresh Green Beans
When it comes to choosing between frozen and fresh green beans, opt for fresh ones if you desire a crispy texture in your dish. Frozen green beans, once defrosted, tend to become soft, while fresh green beans retain their crispiness when cooked.
How do I know when the green beans are cooked perfectly?
Green beans are typically cooked perfectly after 2-4 minutes of cooking, but the best way to determine their tenderness is to taste them. Keep in mind that everyone has different preferences for the perfect level of tenderness.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it later?
Yes, you can prepare this recipe in advance and reheat it later. However, it's worth noting that the dish will serve best when it's fresh.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers, transfer them into an airtight container and refrigerate promptly. Leftovers will stay fresh for 5-7 days when stored properly in the fridge.
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- Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
- Stir Fry Bean Sprouts
- Garlic Butter Enoki Mushrooms
- Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad
Watch How To Make It
Garlic Sesame Green Bean Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Green Beans
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Finley dice garlic and set aside.
- Cut the ends off green beans and cut into 1/2 pieces.
- In a large fry pan, add 1/2 tbsp neutral cooking oil along with diced garlic on medium heat. Cook until garlic lightly brown, about 1-2 minutes, and transfer to a holding plate.
- In the same large fry pan, add another 1/2 tbsp of neutral cooking oil on high heat. Once the oil is preheated, add cut green beans (be careful for the oil splatter). Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and white pepper and cook for 2-4 minutes or until done to liking while occasionally stirring.
- Once green beans are cooked to liking, add in toasted sesame oil and garlic chips from step 4), mix well and transfer to serving plate.
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