Asian Green Beans

Name: Asian Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces), thawed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or honey; Sesame seeds, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Asian green beans are a tasty addition to any meal, with the flavors of sesame oil, honey and soy sauce working together to create an easy vegetable side dish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces), thawed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
Sesame seeds, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 58 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

These Asian-style green beans are a tasty addition to any meal. The flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce work so well together! —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Recipe Creator

Community Cook