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Spicy Garlic Green Beans

Packed with a ton of garlic flavor, medium level of heat, and ready in less than 20 minutes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword Green Beans, Vegetables
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 Thai chilies or 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp canola or vegtable oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • sesame seeds optional
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the green beans and boil for 4-5 minutes, to soften the beans. Drain well.
  • In a pan or wok over medium heat add both oils. Once oil has heated up add in the green beans and cook until they begin to wilt approx. 2-3 minutes
  • Add the garlic, chilies or chili flakes, and chili garlic paste. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drizzle soy sauce and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the green beans.
  • Top off with optional sesame seeds and serve as is or over fluffy rice.

Notes

*Recipe Updated 3/14/25