Garlic Green Bean Stir Fry

A white plate containing stir fried green beans with crispy golden garlic.

5 from 1 vote

Garlic Green Bean Stir Fry

Easy garlic green bean stir fry recipe with crisp-tender green beans coated with golden, fragrant, crispy garlic, all without using loads of oil. This healthier, practical recipe version is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a side dish that steals the show.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: - 4

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Khin

Ingredients

250 grams Green beans or string beans ( About 8.8oz )
6 cloves Garlic Adjust amount to liking
2 tbsp Cooking oil
1 tsp Sesame oil
½ tsp Chicken powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Wash, Trim and Blanch The Beans

Wash and trim the green beans. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add 1 tablespoon of oil and ½ teaspoon of salt, then blanch the beans for 2 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

Sauté Garlic

Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, then remove it immediately and set aside.

Stir Fry Green Beans and Garlic

Add the blanched green beans to the same pan. Season with salt, pepper, and chicken powder. Turn the heat up high and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beans are fragrant and lightly charred.
Drizzle in the sesame oil, toss in the fried garlic, and serve straight away while the beans are hot and crisp.

Notes

Use neutral cooking oils like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for this Chinese-style stir-fry vegetable dish.
To make it vegetarian, skip the chicken powder or replace it with msg or vegetable stock for a bit of umami.
You can swap or mix in other vegetables such as long beans, French beans, sugar snap peas or snow peas. The same blanch-and-stir-fry method works beautifully with these alternatives.
Adjust the blanching and stir-frying time depending on whether you like your beans more tender or extra crisp.

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