Garlic Green Beans
These easy Garlic Green Beans are blistered in a hot skillet, then finished with aromatics and lemon for a crisp-tender irresistible side!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼-½ tsp red pepper flakes (depending on your spice tolerance)
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small lemon juiced
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry your green beans, then trim off the ends.
- Warm a large cast-iron skillet, wok, or sauté pan over high heat for 2 minutes until hot but not smoking. Add in the sesame oil and once it’s shimmering, add the green beans. Spread them to a single layer as best you can, reduce heat to medium-high and cook 2-3 minutes until lightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
- To the same skillet warm the avocado oil, then stir in the ginger, salt, white pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add the partially cooked green beans back in. Toss and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they're starting to soften but still have a little snap.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 more minutes - keep an eye on it. You don't want the garlic to burn or it will taste bitter.
- Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
White pepper has a sharper, earthier flavor compared to black pepper and gives these green beans more of a restaurant-style savory finish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg