Spicy Garlic Green Beans

Name: Spicy Garlic Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon canola oil

I created this recipe while trying to reproduce a dish served at my favorite Chinese restaurant. These come very close and use just a few handy ingredients.—Jennifer Hoeft, Thorndale, Texas

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the beans, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt in oil for 10-12 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 62 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Spicy Garlic Green Beans in Quick Cooking January/February 2006

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mamamarie

Jan 14, 2016

I cooked my beans ahead of time, too. Also used 2 teaspoons garlic. Used olive oil. Added black pepper, too. Thanks.
kayjayc

Jun 21, 2014

We love green beans prepared this way. I use 1/2 sesame oil, 1/2 canola and a splash of soy sauce instead of salt. Easy and so yummy!
mare0086

Nov 16, 2013

Really easy and really delicious! Used frozen beans, boiled them first, and it turned out great! These ordinary ingredients make an extraordinary side dish!
cynandtom

Oct 12, 2013

These green beans are fabulous! I bought them in a microwaveable bag (fresh not frozen), cooked them just under the suggested time. I also added a little soy sauce to the mixture. Then sautéed for just a few minutes. My husband an both loved them, they are already on next weeks menu with Grilled Pork Milanese.I would recommend trying the Tasty Onion Chicken pictured with it, also delicious!
Patty Tripp

Sep 24, 2013

Great!,
lbraden

Aug 18, 2013

One of our favorites. I, too, boil my beans first so it's a faster stir fry. We love the red pepper flakes. I've also stir fried them in bacon grease and they are great. And when I don't have fresh beans available canned beans work just as well. Great recipe. Super easy.
katlaydee3

Feb 8, 2011

Will definitely make again. I boiled the green beans for about 15 minutes first because I really like them "cooked to death."
TJTrails

Sep 30, 2010

I thought these were real good, kind of a kicked up green bean. Some of the best green beans I've had & will be making again.