A bowl of spicy garlic green beans

Spicy Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients 

  • 2 cans Green Beans 14½-ounce cans; drained and patted dry with a paper towel.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Use more or less depending on preference
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • Sesame Seeds Optional; for garnish

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Frying Pan

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the sesame and canola oil until shimmering and a drop of water flicked into the pan pops and sizzles right away.
  • Add the green beans, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the frying pan and stir fry on medium-high heat for 4-7 minutes, or until the green beans are starting to get charred and the garlic is a deep golden brown.
  • Remove from heat, taste, and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds if using.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Garlic Green Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
89
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
17
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
376
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
1292
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
69
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Canned Green Beans, Canola Oil, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Green Beans, Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Vegetarian