Quick Zesty Green Bean Stir Fry Recipes

STIR-FRIED GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt and add the green beans. Boil 1 minute, drain and rinse with cold water, then place on a kitchen towel to dry thoroughly. (If vegetables aren't dry when you add them to the hot wok or pan, they will splutter and braise instead of stir-frying.) Place within reach of your wok or pan.
• Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in a small bowl or measuring cup and place within reach of your wok or pan. Place the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in another small container near the burner.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for no more than 10 seconds, and then add the green beans. Toss together, then add the soy sauce and sherry and stir-fry for one to two minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and serve.

CHINESE GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in green beans; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and then stir in black bean sauce. Continue cooking until green beans are tender.

QUICK ZESTY GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Remove stems ends from green beans.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add green beans to pot.
• Return to boil and cook 1 minute; beans should still be crisp.
• Drain the beans; don't rinse.
• In a large skillet, add oil.
• Heat skillet until very hot.
• Add beans and cook for about 1 minute, turning often.
• Sprinkle on pecans and blackening seasoning.
• Turn beans and pecans to coat with oil and spices.
• Cook 2 more minutes, or until beans and nuts are slightly browned.
• Salt to taste.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPICY STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix stir-fry sauce and chili garlic paste; set aside.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add green beans. Toss in hot oil and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every minute, until bright green and crisp-tender (mixture may spatter during cooking). Beans will sizzle, blister and brown in spots. Remove from heat.
• Remove beans from skillet with slotted spoon; add to sauce mixture and toss to coat. Place in serving bowl; sprinkle with sesame seed.