Sauteed Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Shrimp Paste

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Fresh green beans stir-fried with aromatic garlic and enriched with savory toasted shrimp paste for an umami-packed side dish. This Filipino-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, shrimp paste (bagoong), 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: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, trimmed and halved fresh green beans
2 tbsp shrimp paste (bagoong)
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp shrimp paste, cooking for 1 minute to toast and release aroma.
Step 3: Add 1 lb trimmed and halved fresh green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat with garlic and shrimp paste.
Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove lid, stir well, season with salt and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, then cook uncovered for another 2 minutes until water evaporates and green beans have a slight char.