Best 3 Sauteed String Beans Recipes
Sautéed string beans, also known as green beans, are a simple yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. The key to making the perfect sautéed string beans is to use fresh, crisp beans and to cook them quickly over high heat. This will help to preserve the bright green color of the beans and to prevent them from becoming mushy. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both healthy and flavorful.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SAUTEED STRING BEANS
Tired of regular or canned string beans? Here's an easy way to flavor up those veggies! Even my string bean hating roommate loves these!
Provided by LISFALLS
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and place beans in the wok. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and minced onion. When beans are almost tender, mix in cocktail onions with liquid. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 510.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CHINESE DRY-SAUTEED STRING BEANS
An authentic Chinese dish, that happens to be one of my very favorites. I searched a long time for one that tasted restaurant quality and was easy to make! You can subsitute long beans cut into 3 inch segments for the green beans to make it even more authentic.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- AHeat 1 T of oil in a wok over medium heat. It is very important to use a wok and to heat the oil first or this wont cook right. Add the green beans (careful, it will sputter!) and stir fry until they pucker and begin to brow (about 6-8 minutes).
- Drain the green beans in a colander.
- Heat the other 1 T of oil and add ginger, garlic and scallions,stir fry for a minute. Add chili sauce and siracha and stir fry for a minute. Add beans, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 540.6, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6, Protein 3.9
SAUTEED STRING BEANS WITH ALMONDS (WEIGHT WATCHERS)
This recipe was published on the WW site last year. I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. According to WW, a 3/4 cup serving is 1 point. Prep time includes snapping the fresh green beans. If you're faster than me or you're using frozen green beans, it won't take as long. For variety, you can substitute pine nuts for the almonds. Toast the pine nuts the same as the almonds.
Provided by JackieT78
Categories Vegetable
Time 42m
Yield 3/4 cup servings, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place almonds (or pine nuts) in a large, dry skillet and place over medium heat. Cook until nuts are golden brown, shaking pan frequently, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove nuts from pan and set aside.
- Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add string beans and saute 1 minute.
- Add broth to pan; cover and steam until beans are crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper; stir to coat.
- Remove from heat; stir in toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 250.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 4.2
Tips:
- Choose tender string beans with bright green color and no blemishes.
- Trim the string beans by removing the stem ends and any tough strings.
- Blanching the string beans in boiling water for a few minutes helps retain their color and crispness.
- Use a large skillet or wok to ensure even cooking and prevent overcrowding.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the string beans to prevent sticking.
- Stir-fry the string beans constantly to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Add seasonings and sauces towards the end of cooking to prevent them from burning.
- Serve the string beans immediately as a side dish or as part of a main course.
Conclusion:
Sauteed string beans are a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking, you can create a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you prefer them simple or dressed up with seasonings and sauces, sauteed string beans are a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give sauteed string beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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