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Garlic Sauce Blistered Green Beans

Bright green, stir-fried chinese green beans with garlic sauce glistening on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style Chinese green beans quickly. You will blister the beans in a hot pan and toss them in a savory garlic soy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the vegetable oil.
  2. Add the trimmed green beans to the hot pan in a single layer if possible. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes until the beans develop charred spots (blisters).
  3. Push the beans to one side of the pan. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan. Toss everything together quickly to coat the beans evenly.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and toss one final time. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can substitute vegetable broth for 1 tablespoon of the oil during the final toss.
  • If you do not have a wok, use your largest, heaviest skillet. High heat is key to achieving the blistered texture.
  • Serve these garlic green beans alongside fried rice or a simple baked protein for a fast dinner.

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