Looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your green beans? Look no further than WW Oriental Green Beans! This easy-to-make dish is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please the whole family.
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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 :
'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
ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS
I love this green bean recipe and it is only 1 point per serving! I don't like my green beans crunchy so I leave them boiling until they are soft.
Provided by mishelle
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, cook green beans until just tender, 4-5 minutes.
- While beans are cooking, in a small bowl combine soy sauce, oil, and sugar; set aside.
- Drain beans; set aside.
- Spray wok or 10" skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 20-30 seconds.
- Add green beans; cook, stirring and turning constantly, until well coated, about 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce mixture; continue to stir and turn until most of the liquid is absorbed, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 510.1, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.2
ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS
Nice switch for the bean, make it as mild or as hot as you want. You can make this a veggie dish with a Chinese meal but I can assure you it has not seen China
Provided by Bergy
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Steam beans for only a few minutes, you want them crisp.
- Dash beans in cold water to stop the cooking (do this the day ahead if you wish) Heat the oils and saute,over low heat, the garlic& ginger until you can smell that wonderful aroma (the garlic will be golden) Add beans, pepper flakes,soy and water.
- Cover cook over high heat for a few minutes until the water evaporates and the oils have coated the beans and they are hot Shake the pan as the beans cook.
- Garnish with sesame seed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.4
ORIENTAL GREEN BEANS (WEIGHT WATCHERS) RECIPE RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by Jane11ekay
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- boil green beans for 4-5 minutes add garlic to pan, then drained beans add other ingredients and stir fry for appx 2 minutes til liquid is cooked down and beans are coated. Note: for a spicier recipe, add red pepper flakes to taste
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
Tips:
- Select fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the stem ends of the beans by snapping them off or using a sharp knife. You can also trim the tips of the beans if desired.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching the beans briefly in boiling water helps to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain the beans in a colander and then rinse them with cold water.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade helps to infuse the green beans with flavor. Be sure to use a marinade that contains an acidic ingredient, such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine. This will help to break down the beans' tough fibers and make them more tender.
- Cook the green beans over medium heat: Cooking the beans over medium heat allows them to cook evenly and prevents them from becoming tough.
- Stir the green beans frequently: Stirring the beans frequently helps to prevent them from sticking to the pan and ensures that they cook evenly.
- Serve the green beans immediately: Green beans are best served fresh. If you need to store them, place them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy green beans. The beans are blanched to preserve their color and crispness, then marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs. The beans are then cooked over medium heat until they are tender-crisp. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy side dish or as part of a main course.
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