Asian Style Sautéed Frozen Green Beans
Throw together the easiest 20-minute weeknight side dish with this Asian-style green bean recipe. It only takes 6 ingredients to enjoy perfectly cooked green beans, complemented by tasty soy sauce and then elevated with the perfect amount of spice from some crushed red peppers.
Servings: 4
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 pound frozen thinly sliced green beans trimmed
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Morton kosher salt to taste
- green onions sliced on the bias for garnish (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and golden, about 5 - 8 minutes.
- Turn heat to medium high heat. Add frozen green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until the green beans become slightly softened and charred, about 6 - 8 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add soy sauce, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 1 - 2 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Taste the green beans and add Morton kosher salt to taste, as needed.
- Transfer green beans to a serving bowl or platter. Optionally, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium high heat until warmed through.
If you're using fresh green beans, instead of frozen, they will cook slightly quicker.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg