Chinese Garlic Green Beans

These Chinese garlic green beans are quickly stir-fried with garlic and tossed with a sweet and savory sauce until tender and lightly crisp for an easy side.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 55 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon oil, peanut or sesame

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic; cook until edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds.

Step 3

Add green beans; cook and stir until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in oyster sauce, sugar, and soy sauce.

Step 5

Cook and stir until beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness, 2 to 4 minutes.