Sautéed Garlic Green Beans with Filipino Calamansi Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Tender green beans sautéed with garlic and finished with a bright, tangy calamansi citrus dressing for a fresh Filipino-inspired side. This Filipino-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs green beans, trimmed, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, soy sauce 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: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tbsp calamansi juice (or substitute lime juice)
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 1 pound trimmed green beans to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beans are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3: Pour in 3 tbsp calamansi juice and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Stir well to coat the green beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss again and remove from heat. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.