Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.3K

These aren't just any green beans; they're a revelation! Crisp-tender green beans are infused with a savory-sweet sauce that's utterly irresistible. A quick and easy side dish that will steal the show!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    8 g
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    271 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Blanch the Green Beans (5 minutes): In a large saucepan or pot, add green beans and cover with one inch of water. Alternatively, use a steamer insert if available. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, until the beans are firm and retain a vibrant green color.

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02 Step

Recipe View Prepare the Sauce (2 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

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03 Step

Recipe View Sauté and Glaze (7 minutes): Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until it begins to turn golden brown, being careful not to burn it. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the fragrant oil. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and simmer uncovered for approximately 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and glaze the beans.

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04 Step

Recipe View Serve: Transfer the pan-fried green beans to a serving dish, ensuring to drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the beans. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Toasted sesame seeds make a beautiful and tasty garnish.
If you don't have balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar can be used as a substitute.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 417 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Romaine Welch

    So quick and easy, and the flavor is amazing! I've made it twice this week.

  • Loraine Kemmer

    The balsamic vinegar adds such a nice tang. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Elda Heller

    This recipe is a game-changer! My kids actually asked for seconds.

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