Asian Style Stir Fried Green Beans
Ingredients
1 bag frozen green beans, thawed and drained (Obviously, fresh would be better. But if you’re short on time, the frozen stuff is great.)
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tbsp sesame oil
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, ½ tbsp garlic, pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is uniform.
Add drained/dried green beans, and toss to coat in sauce
Heat sesame oil in a pan/wok on medium-high heat. When tiny bubbles start to form in the oil, add remaining minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Pour green beans/sauce into the heated, oiled pan. Using a spatula, spread green beans out in a more or less even layer in the pan. Cover, and let cook for about 3-5 minutes.
Stir/toss green beans to avoid burning, then cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until your green beans get soft and you start seeing browned bits at the tips.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
