I love an easy and delicious veggie side dish idea to add to my entrees, and this Chinese Green beans Stir Fry is one of those! Just a few simple ingredients, and some easy steps, and you can make your own!
What to pair with Chinese Green Beans Stir Fry
This recipe is perfect as a side dish with any Asian flavor main dish! If you’re looking for some ideas for the entrée, I’ve got plenty:
Beef / Pork / Chicken Entrees:
- Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken (aka 三杯鷄)
- Taiwanese Braised Beef (Hong Shao Niu Rou 紅燒牛肉)
- Chinese Red Braised Pork Belly
- General Tso’s Chicken
Seafood Entrees:
- Pan Seared Miso Salmon
- Pan Fried Honey Teriyaki Salmon Fillet
- Oven Baked Chinese Salmon
- Three Cup Squid Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp of water
- Salt, as desired
Directions
Heat sesame oil in a work or frying pan over medium heat.
Add garlic and stir to cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

Add green beans and stir for about a minute, add 2 tbsp of water, and then cover for 3 minutes.
Uncover and then add soy sauce and salt to taste, and stir fry for about 2 more minutes.

Remove from heat and serve!


Chinese Green beans Stir Fry

Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp of water
- Salt, as desired
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a work or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and stir to cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Add green beans and stir for about a minute, add 2 tbsp of water, and then cover for 3 minutes.
- Uncover and then add soy sauce and salt to taste, and stir fry for about 2 more minutes or until tender.
- Remove from heat and serve!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 74Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 592mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information.
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