Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans
20 min.
4
115kcal

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Garlicky, Spicy, and Sesamey Green Beans: A Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Side Dish

Looking for a flavorful and healthy side dish that complements any main course? Look no further than these Garlicky, Spicy, and Sesamey Green Beans! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for those following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet. With a mere 115 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free addition to your table.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that serves four. The secret lies in the perfect balance of flavors: the freshness of the green beans, the pungency of the garlic and shallot, the warmth of the sesame oil, and the nutty crunch of the sesame seeds.

To get started, you'll need a handful of simple ingredients, including fresh green beans, minced garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, minced shallot, and vegetable oil. With a bowl, frying pan, and pot as your trusty equipment, you're just minutes away from a delicious, nutritious side dish that's sure to impress.

So why wait? Dive into this tasty, aromatic, and healthy recipe that's as easy as it is delicious. Your taste buds (and waistline) will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound green beans fresh trimmed
  • cloves garlic minced
  • servings pepper black to taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil 
  • 0.3 cup sesame seed toasted
  • teaspoon shallots minced
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add the green beans, and cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Drain, and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  4. Drain again.
  5. Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the green beans, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  8. Mix in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 more minute, then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein12.21%
Fat53.75%
Carbs34.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.25
Glycemic Load
2.78
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.181739091873%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
3.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:114.92kcal
5.75%
Fat:7.54g
11.6%
Saturated Fat:1.1g
6.85%
Carbohydrates:10.75g
3.58%
Net Carbohydrates:6.51g
2.37%
Sugar:3.78g
4.2%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:8.17mg
0.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.86g
7.71%
Vitamin K:51.23µg
48.79%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.74%
Copper:0.47mg
23.36%
Vitamin C:14.34mg
17.38%
Fiber:4.24g
16.96%
Vitamin A:783.99IU
15.68%
Magnesium:61.91mg
15.48%
Iron:2.57mg
14.3%
Calcium:136.71mg
13.67%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.73%
Folate:46.75µg
11.69%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.37%
Phosphorus:104.81mg
10.48%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.41%
Potassium:292.16mg
8.35%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.8%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.34%
Selenium:4.13µg
5.9%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.03%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.72%
Source:Allrecipes