Veggie side dishes are not always exciting or tasty, but this is not the case with these Chinese Garlic Green Beans. They’re savory, tangy, garlicky, crisp, and all around delicious! They’re so good, you’ll want them as your main entree!
What If I Don’t Have Oyster Sauce?
You can substitute oyster sauce for Hoisin sauce or Teriyaki sauce for similar flavor profiles. Fish sauce is also a good substitute. The flavor may vary, but these are the best substitutes for oyster sauce.
Can I Make This Recipe Spicy?
Absolutely! You can either add a dash of Sriracha, red pepper flakes, or your favorite chili crunch sauce!
Can I Substitute The Sugar With A Non-Caloric Sweetener?
Yes, you can use stevia or monk fruit sweetener. Add a little at a time because these sweeteners are more potent than sugar sometimes.
Cooking Tips:
- The garlic slices should be cooked until slightly golden brown. Don’t burn them or your dish will be bitter.
- During the cooking process taste the green beans so you cook them just until tender-crisp or they’re done to your liking.

20-Minute Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Chinese Garlic Green Beans are savory, tangy, garlicky, crisp, and all around delicious!
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Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 ½ tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame seed oil. Once hot, saute the sliced garlic until slightly golden brown (be careful not to burn them). Add the sliced red onion and green beans. Cook until the beans are crisp-tender, about 6-7 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the green beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 5.5g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 5mg
Laura
Sunday 29th of December 2024