Asian glazed green wax beans, with their vibrant color and slightly sweet flavor, are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be paired with a variety of entrees. The Asian-inspired glaze, made with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, adds a unique tangy and savory flavor to the beans. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect Asian glazed green wax beans, ensuring they are tender, flavorful, and visually appealing.
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ASIAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS
These Asian-style green beans are a tasty addition to any meal. The flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce work so well together! -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts :
ASIAN GLAZED GREEN & WAX BEANS
You may cook the beans early in the day and finish them just before serving. Lovely appearance with the yellow & green beans
Provided by Bergy
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the beans until they are still crisp but heated well through apprx 5 minutes in boiling water.
- Drain and rinse twice under cold water Just before serving heat the soy sauce& ginger in a large skillet, use high heat but do not burn.
- Throw in the beans and stir coating the soy evenly with the beans.
- Turn heat to medium and saute for apprx 3 minutes or until the beans are piping hot.
- The beans should be nicely glazed.
- Place in a heated serving bowl& sprinkle with the sesame seeds Serve.
SOY GLAZED GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the green beans and blanch until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking, and then remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels or a cooling rack to drain.
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the canola oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the green beans, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and black pepper and saute until the sauce reduces slightly and thoroughly coats the green beans, being careful not to overcook beans.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.
ASIAN-STYLE GLAZED GREEN BEANS
Yummy Green Beans from Birds Eye website. Serve with steamed brown rice and stir fryed chicken for a delicious Asian meal!
Provided by jaccizach
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine and mix hoisin sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
- In a Saute pan over medium heat, combine the sauce from the bowl and the green beans. Stir to incorporate.
- Saute until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 140.6, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 3.6
'CHINESE BUFFET' GREEN BEANS
Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet we make a bee line for the green beans! This is a simple and tasty re-creation of that much loved side dish, goes well with any Asian meal. Make sure to slice the garlic, don't use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.
Provided by roweena
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds. Add the green beans; cook and stir until the green beans begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for several minutes until the beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 140.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
GINGER GARLIC GLAZED GREEN BEANS
Stocking your pantry with ginger and garlic will enable you to make many recipes with Asian flavors.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Beans & Legumes Green Bean Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil, ginger, and minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the beans and sliced garlic, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup water to the pan. Cook for another 4 minutes, partially covered. With 1 minute left, add the soy sauce and sesame oil and swirl around the pan to form a glazy sauce.
ASIAN-INSPIRED GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS
This quick and delicious green bean and mushroom side dish has just the right amount of tang and sweetness to complement any meal.
Provided by Laura Cotnoir
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add green beans and cook until bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain off excess water, if needed.
- Add vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; saute until mushrooms are soft and beans are well coated, about 3 more minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
HONEY-GLAZED WAX BEANS
Categories Side Steam Quick & Easy Lemon Green Bean Spring Honey Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook beans in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately toss with honey, zest, and salt in a large bowl.
ASIAN GRILLED GREEN BEANS
You'll love the great flavor and easy preparation of Trisha Kruse's fresh side dish. The Eagle, Idaho cook tosses bright green beans in a sweet sauce with a subtle kick.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the beans, onion and mushrooms; toss to coat. , Place half of the vegetables on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Repeat with remaining vegetables., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 18-22 minutes or until beans are tender, turning packets over once. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To ensure the wax beans are evenly coated, toss them in the sauce while they're still hot.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute another type of seed, such as sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- For a vegan version of this dish, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To save time, you can use pre-cut wax beans.
Conclusion:
These Asian-glazed green wax beans are a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The beans are coated in a sweet and savory sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give these Asian-glazed green wax beans a try.
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