# Garlic Ginger Green Beans

These garlic ginger green beans are a quick and crunchy restaurant-style side dish.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 5 min
- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Side
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb green beans
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 whole shallot
- 2 tsp garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
- green onions, chopped (optional)
- white sesame seeds (optional)

## Instructions

1. Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Press the garlic using a garlic press.
3. Peel a section of fresh ginger and grate it using a microplane.
4. Thinly slice the shallot.
5. Steam the green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water.
6. Transfer the steamed beans into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
7. Heat grapeseed oil in a wok or pan over high heat.
8. Add the sliced shallot, ginger, and garlic to the pan and sauté for about one minute until softened.
9. Add the green beans and soy sauce to the pan, stirring to combine.
10. Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and top with chopped green onions and white sesame seeds.

## Equipment

- garlic press
- vegetable peeler
- microplane
- steamer basket
- wok
- knife
- ice bath

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpnOosR2hxs
- Creator: Amber Kelley
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b032561f-c852-457f-8332-522a55b2f94d
- Extracted: 2026-10-13

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