Simple Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Fresh green beans quickly stir-fried with garlic and toasted sesame seeds for a crunchy, flavorful side dish. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, trimmed green beans
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until they begin to blister and soften but remain crisp.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1 tbsp soy sauce, sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, tossing the beans for 1-2 minutes until evenly coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beans, and toss gently to combine before serving.