Simple Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Fresh green beans stir-fried with garlic and a hint of soy sauce for a clean, crisp vegetable side dish that’s easy and flavorful. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten free), ready in about 13 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 90 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 8 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, trimmed fresh green beans
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and just beginning to brown.
Step 2: Add 12 oz trimmed fresh green beans and stir-fry for 3 minutes, tossing frequently until the beans are bright green and starting to blister.
Step 3: Pour in 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce and 2 tbsp water, then cover and cook for 2 more minutes until the beans are tender-crisp. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, stir once more, then serve hot.