Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Filipino Fish Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Green beans quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic and finished with a splash of savory Filipino fish sauce for a simple yet deeply flavorful vegetable side. This Filipino-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, vegetable oil, fresh garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 3, 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 3 Filipino cuisine 70 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, trimmed and halved fresh green beans
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves, minced fresh garlic cloves
1 tbsp Filipino fish sauce (patis)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb trimmed and halved fresh green beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes, tossing frequently to coat with garlic oil.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp water and cover skillet. Steam the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove lid, add 1 tbsp Filipino fish sauce and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring well to combine. Cook uncovered for another minute until the sauce is absorbed and green beans are glossy. Serve immediately.