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Recipe Index » Course » Side Dish » Sauteed Garlic Teriyaki Green Beans

Sauteed Garlic Teriyaki Green Beans

Published by Meaghan on July 2, 2014 | last updated on July 25, 2020.

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Fresh green beans are a perfect side dish to brighten any dinner plate, but they can be tricky to cook. Even trickier to infuse with just the right flavors. With these garlic teriyaki green beans, you get perfectly tender beans every time that are infused with the perfect blend of Asian flavors making all of our side dish dreams come true.

garlic teriyaki green beans piled high on square white plate with a purple & white polka dotted cloth napkin in the back ground

I can’t get enough of fresh veggies.

There’s something soooo satisfying about the crunch they make.

I like them so much, I usually prefer them raw or very simply seasoned.

I was iffy when the hubs began insisting I try this recipe he’d seen. But, what the hubs wants the hubs gets. Haha.

garlic teriyaki green beans piled high on square white plate with a purple & white polka dotted cloth napkin in the back ground

Yeah right, but in reality he rarely begs or even asks for a specific thing for supper so I despite my internal reservations, I jumped at the chance to do it for him.

I just didn’t think I’d actually like it.

Asian-style green beans just didn’t sound like my kind of thing.

saucy garlic teriyaki green beans in a white serving dish with a wooden spoon

I wish I’d had a camera to record his looks over dinner.

First, the look on his face when he tasted them and confirmed they were everything he’d thought they’d be.

Second, the look of smug satisfaction directed my way across the table as I wolfed my own serving down. What can I say? The man knows me.

He also knows food. And he was spot on with this recipe.

I should have known better to doubt him.

I hate being told, ‘I told you so,’ but for once I was happily wrong.

saucy garlic teriyaki green beans in a white serving dish with a wooden spoon

Since green beans are the whole star of this dish, make sure you purchase the freshest ones you can find in your grocer’s fresh produce section.

You’ll know they’re fresh if they’re firm to the touch, have a great green color, and snap when bent in half.

Refrigerate your beans until ready to use.

How To Trim Fresh Green Beans

Trimming fresh beans is always a first step in any recipe using them.

If you didn’t grow up doing this task at your Grandma’s knee in the evenings, it’s really very simple.

You don’t want to trim them too far in advance though, as the cleaned ends are prone to drying & shriveling up rather quickly.

I recommend doing this step just 20-30 minutes in advance of your planned start time.

If you’re prepping a small batch of beans, snap the ends of on both sides with your finger tips. You can then leave the beans long or cut them in half.

If you’re working with a bigger batch of beans, like the pound this recipe calls for- then I have a short cut for you.

Gather a large clump of beans together, and line up all the ends evenly- not necessarily facing the same way.

Using a sharp knife on a cutting board, cut the ends off- only about a quarter of an inch. Flip the bundle and repeat on the other side.

Wash your beans thoroughly, and then they’re ready to use in this sauteed garlic teriyaki green bean recipe or any other.

Making Asian Flavored Green Beans On The Stove Top

Fresh green beans are super easy to make, and even easier to infuse with great flavor!

To make these beans, melt butter & olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

When the butter’s melted and has just begun to bubble, whisk in the garlic, pepper, and salt. 

Add the green beans to the skillet, gently tossing to coat. Cook the beans for roughly 10 minutes.

Next add to the skillet teriyaki sauce, white wine, onion, paprika, and garlic powder. Gently toss again to combine.

Continue cooking the beans while the liquid simmers for another 20-25 minutes until the beans have come tender and soft, but still have a slight crunch.

Serve & enjoy!

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Can I Substitute Canned Green Beans?

While I love canned green beans, especially with their quick cooking time- this is one recipe that they simply won’t work in.

Canned green beans are already completely cooked, and very soft. It makes them a great option for just heating up on busy nights.

In this recipe they will turn to mush, falling apart without taking on any of the desired flavors.

If you haven’t discovered how great cooking with fresh green beans can be, I highly encourage you to try this recipe. 

It’s the perfect recipe to get the whole family excited about eating their green veggies.

Serve these garlic teriyaki green beans over rice for an awesome Asian-style vegetarian option, or serve them as a satisfying side with pork or chicken.

Other Asian Style Side Dishes To Try

  • Crispy Asian Style Brussels Sprouts
  • Asian Cucumber Salad
  • Hibachi Style Zucchini & Onions

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garlic teriyaki green beans piled high on square white plate with a purple & white polka dotted cloth napkin in the back ground

Garlic Teriyaki Green Beans

Fresh green beans are flavored with a little Asian flair and sauteed in a skillet until tender, but with a slight crunch. Infused with rich flavor these beans make a perfect side dish to virtually any main meat to round out a dinner and make it a meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon teriyaki marinade or sauce
  • 1/4 cup white wine authentic or cooking wine, either is fine or 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup medium red onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

  • Heat the oil & butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and begins to bubble.
  • Add the garlic, pepper, beans, and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the teriyaki sauce, wine, onion,  paprika, and garlic powder and keep cooking the beans for an additional 20-25 minutes until the beans are mostly soft, but with a slight crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Lori Hart says

    July 2, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    I’m so very glad you liked the green beans. Thank you for trying it out. I’m honored. Newest follower 🙂

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      July 2, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Lori thank YOU for sharing! They are amazing and one of our new favorote sides. Right up there with my sriracha broccoli!

      Reply
  2. Audrey says

    July 2, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I’m looking forward to trying them this way! My in-laws gift me with so many green beans from their garden I am always looking for new ways to eat them. Teriyaki and garlic beans sound GREAT!

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      July 12, 2014 at 11:35 pm

      They’re fantastic, you’ve simply GOT to try them Audrey!!

      Reply
  3. lapetitecasserole says

    July 5, 2014 at 10:28 am

    I love green beans! I’ve never thought to use teriyaki sauce with them! Thanks for bringing another recipe to FF!

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  4. Sylvia @superfoodista.com says

    July 5, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Yum, sounds delicious too! Thanks for bringing this to FF!

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  5. Miz Helen says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:40 am

    We are going to love your Sauteed Garlic Teriyaki Green Beans! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  6. Suchitra says

    July 8, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    We Indians make sautéed/ stir fried green beans with garlic and red chilies all the time. Using teriyaki sauce is something new for me to try! 🙂

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      July 9, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      How have I missed out on that combo for so long?! It’s fantastic. I’m going to have to try them next time without the teriyaki to change things up a bit 🙂

      Reply

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