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Pan Fried Green Beans Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 89kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon avocado or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes depending on how much heat you like!
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Instructions

  • Blanch. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prep an ice bath in a large bowl. Once boiling, add the green beans (1 pound) and blanch for 1 minute, then transfer directly into the ice bath. Wrap green beans in a kitchen towel and dry completely -- I usually do this an hour before, so they can completely dry (otherwise the oil will splatter in the next step_.
  • Stir fry. We'll work quickly once the oil is hot, so prep all remaining ingredients and have them ready next to your stove. Heat oil over high heat in a large pan or wok. Once shimmering, add the green beans and toss to coat for 1 minute. Add the garlic (1 tablespoon) and ginger (1 tablespoon) and stir constantly so they don't burn. As soon as you smell the garlic (about 1 minute) add the soy sauce (1 1/2 tablespoon) and Shaoxing wine (1 tablespoon). Cook until the beans have softened to your liking - this was about 3-4 minutes for me.
  • Finishing up. Remove green beans from heat and add the red pepper flakes (1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon) and sesame oil (1 teaspoon). Toss to coat, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 7g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com