Asian Green Beans

When I lived in Oxford and went to school at The University of Mississippi, I would visit a Chinese restaurant there and we always got the green beans. My best friend and I would have an afternoon late lunch date there at least once a week. We would fill a plate with just green beans. They were so good. Unfortunately, I graduated and moved away. That the bad thing about graduating and moving away, you move away from the food that you come to know and love. I have been trying for a few years now to recreate those green beans and I think that I have done it now.

I hope that you enjoy! :D I know I did!


Asian Green Beans 

• 1/2 lb of 'haricot vert' green beans
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp of ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp of butter
• 2 tbsp of water
• 3 tbsp of soy sauce
• 1 tbsp of sugar
• 1/2 tsp of black pepper
• 1 pinch of red pepper flake
• 1 tsp of onion powder

1. Heat your skillet (medium) and melt 2 tbsp of butter with the garlic and ginger then, toss in your green beans and cook for a few minutes. 
2. Add 2 tbsp of water, 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of sugar, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, 1 pinch of red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp onion powder. 
3. Cook of medium low until the beans are tender. 
4. Enjoy! (This make 2 servings. Nutritional facts from caloriecount.com.)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving (90.9 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 Calories from Fat 104

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.6g 18%

Saturated Fat 7.3g 36%

Cholesterol 31mg 10%

Sodium 983mg 41%

Total Carbohydrates 10.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%

Sugars 7.2g

Protein 1.8g

Vitamin A 8% • Vitamin C 2% Calcium 2% • Iron 4%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet