Spicy Stir-Fried String Beans

Rating: 4.25 stars
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Skip greasy takeout and try this easy stir-fried green beans recipe. If you don't have a wok, you can make these stir-fried green beans just as well in a skillet.

EatingWell Test Kitchen
Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2012

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Recipe Summary

total:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Calorie
Low Carbohydrate
High Fiber
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Added Sugars
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Whisk water, soy sauce, cornstarch and hot sauce to taste in a small bowl.

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  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender-crisp and coated with sauce, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 1 cup
Per Serving:
92 calories; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 11.1g; dietary fiber 3.5g; sugars 4g; fat 4.9g; saturated fat 0.5g; vitamin a iu 782.8IU; vitamin c 14.6mg; folate 39.9mcg; calcium 71mg; iron 1.7mg; magnesium 40.8mg; potassium 282mg; sodium 290.7mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:

1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat
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Reviews (4)

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4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
07/16/2012
This recipe satisfied my families taste for asian influenced flavors and satisfied my taste for fresh green produce! The spice can be adjusted according to preference but I found the recipe as a whole to be perfectly balanced. I did cook the beans for a total of ten minutes in a skillet (at a lower heat to not burn the garlic) to achieve 'tender-crisp and coated with sauce'. Pros: Very easy to prepare full of flavor and retained the fresh green bean crispness and flavor. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
07/17/2012
Easy and better than take out! This was a huge hit with my whole family. I did cover the beans a bit longer to get them a bit softer but they are good crunchy too. Adding shrimp and udon noodles was perfect. Pros: You know how much oil is added; you can adjust the spice Cons: I had to use ground ginger...but that's ok! Read More
lorijeanz@roadrunner.com
Rating: 4 stars
07/16/2012
This recipe satisfied my families taste for asian influenced flavors and satisfied my taste for fresh green produce! The spice can be adjusted according to preference but I found the recipe as a whole to be perfectly balanced. I did cook the beans for a total of ten minutes in a skillet (at a lower heat to not burn the garlic) to achieve 'tender-crisp and coated with sauce'. Very easy to prepare full of flavor and retained the fresh green bean crispness and flavor. Pros: Very easy to prepare full of flavor and retained the fresh green bean crispness and flavor. Read More
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Jennifer Brush
Rating: 5 stars
06/29/2019
Loved this fantastic taste i didn't miss the grease at all. Read More
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