Sautéed Garlic and Chili Green Beans with Toasted Sesame

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Tender green beans pan-sautéed with garlic and chili flakes, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green beans, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and trim 1 lb of green beans, then pat dry. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Toss in the green beans and 1 tsp red chili flakes, stirring to coat; cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beans are tender-crisp and slightly blistered.
  4. Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring well to combine.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the green beans, stirring once to distribute before serving.

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