Garlic Ginger Green Beans
Green beans are a staple side dish, and this garlic ginger infused version is a perfect way to infuse dinner with a little more flavor without any extra work- skipping the can & using fresh beans instead.
Servings: 4
Calories: 51kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans washed and trimmed
- 4 cloves of fresh garlic minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp fresh minced ginger
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1-2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the beans in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until beans are just tender.
- Drain beans in a strainer and then run under cold water cold water to stop the cooking process
- While beans are boiling, in a small bowl, mix together all of the other ingredients except for the sesame seeds.
- Transfer the beans to a pot or bowl and pour the sauce over cooked beans and stir until everything is nicely coated.
- Serve with sprinkled sesame seeds over top.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg