Glazed Chinese Long Beans or Green Beans
Elevate your dinner table with these Glazed Chinese Long Beans or Green Beans—a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a hint of optional heat! Crisp-tender beans are stir-fried to perfection, then coated in a luscious glaze made from soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey or maple syrup, and sesame oil. Infused with the aromatic duo of garlic and fresh ginger, this dish delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavors straight to your home kitchen. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, these beans are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile side pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite protein. Whether you're looking to spice up your weeknight meals or impress at your next dinner party, these glazed beans are a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 450 grams Chinese long beans or green beans
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable or neutral oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the Chinese long beans or green beans and trim the ends. If using Chinese long beans, cut them into 4-inch lengths.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey or maple syrup, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Step 5
Add the beans to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp-tender and slightly blistered.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce over the beans. Stir to coat the beans evenly in the sauce and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the beans.
Step 7
If using red pepper flakes, sprinkle them over the glazed beans for a bit of heat.
Step 8
Transfer the beans to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds.
Step 9
Serve hot as a side dish alongside rice or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (613.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 806.2 |
| Total Fat 48.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2268.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.8g | |
| Protein 20.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 354.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1382.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories