Mandarin green beans, a vibrant and flavorful dish, is a delightful combination of tender green beans, a zesty mandarin orange sauce, and a hint of garlic and ginger. This popular side dish, often served in Chinese restaurants, can easily be recreated at home with just a few simple ingredients. With its bright colors and tantalizing aroma, mandarin green beans are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
I modified this recipe to be less oily. It is almost as good as take-out Chinese green beans. It tastes wonderful with ham and a baked yam.
Provided by Tasha
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 910.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
'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
MANDARIN GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Mandarin Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil 4 cups water in a pot and add green beans.
- Boil for 2 minutes.
- Drain liquid and save.
- Lightly brown almonds in oil.
- Add celery and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup of liquid from the boiled beans, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, sugar and lemon juice.
- Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in green beans until hot through.
- Add cornstarch mixture and cook until sauce thickens.
GREEN BEAN AND ORANGE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 1/2 pounds green beans in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, then drain and pat dry. Whisk 2 tablespoons each sherry vinegar and orange juice, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl; whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. Add 1 thinly sliced shallot and let sit 10 minutes. Add the green beans, 2 heads torn frisée, the segments of 2 oranges and 1/3 cup chopped toasted pistachios; season with salt and pepper and toss.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant green beans: Look for beans that are a deep green color and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the green beans properly: Cut off the ends of the beans, but leave the strings intact. This will help them retain their crunch.
- Blanch the green beans before stir-frying: This will help them cook evenly and retain their color.
- Use a hot wok or skillet: This will help the green beans sear and develop a slightly smoky flavor.
- Stir-fry the green beans quickly: Overcooking will make them mushy, so cook them for just a few minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add the sauce at the end of cooking: This will prevent it from burning and ensure that the green beans are evenly coated.
- Serve the green beans immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Mandarin green beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they can be made even healthier by using low-sodium soy sauce and olive oil. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect mandarin green beans every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy side dish, give this recipe a try!
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