Green Beans with Garlic, Ginger, and Sesame
Tender crisp vegetables with garlic, sesame, and ginger flavors make an excellent side dish. This works well with green beans, bok choy, or broccoli.
Servings 4
Calories 171kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit granulated, or other sweetener to taste
- 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 to 2 teaspoons shichimi Japanese chili pepper, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large wok or fry pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon each of avocado and sesame oil. When the oil is hot, and toss in the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until well coated with the oil.
- Make a well in the vegetables and add the remaining oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds, until barely light golden brown, then add the sesame seeds to the well. Stir to mix evenly, coating the vegetables.
- Sprinkle in the monk fruit and toss several times, allowing it to melt and glaze the vegetables. Add the soy sauce, shichimi and mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, if necessary. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition made with bok choy in place of green beans: Calories: 151, Carbs: 4, Fiber: 1, Fat: 15, Protein: 3
Nutrition made with broccoli in place of green beans: Calories: 175, Carbs: 9, Fiber: 3, Fat: 15, Protein: 4
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg