Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A crisp and light side dish of green beans stir-fried with fragrant garlic and finished with toasted sesame seeds for a smooth texture. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, trimmed fresh green beans
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, tossing constantly, until the beans are bright green and slightly blistered.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, stirring well to coat the beans evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beans. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and toss gently before serving.