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Steamed Green Beans with Garlic & Oyster Sauce – A Quick & Savory Side!

Steamed Garlic Green Beans – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy! πŸ₯¦βœ¨

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These Steamed Garlic Green Beans are a simple yet flavorful side dish that brings out the natural sweetness and freshness of green beans. Steamed to tender-crisp perfection and tossed in a savory sesame-garlic sauce, this dish is a light, healthy, and delicious alternative to stir-fried or sautΓ©ed beans. With a perfect balance of umami from oyster sauce, spice from red chili flakes, and nuttiness from sesame oil, this recipe is an easy way to elevate a basic vegetable into a flavorful dish!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 2
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer or steaming pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 250g fresh green beans
  • 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Β½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Green Beans

  • Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly.
  • Cut the beans into two equal parts for easier steaming and serving.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, oyster sauce, red chili flakes, black pepper, and salt.
  • Stir well to mix all the flavors together

Step 3: Steam the Green Beans

  • Heat a steamer over maximum heat until the water starts boiling.
  • Place the green beans and sauce mixture in a steamer-safe dish.
  • Steam for 7 minutes until the green beans are bright green and tender but still crisp.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Remove from the steamer and toss the beans in the sauce to coat evenly.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy this healthy, umami-packed side dish with rice, grilled meats, or on its own!

Notes

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips for the Best Steamed Green Beans

βœ” Don’t Oversteam: For the perfect texture, steam the beans just until tender-crisp (about 7 minutes). Overcooking will make them mushy.

βœ” Customize the Heat Level: Adjust red chili flakes based on your spice preference. Add more for extra heat or skip for a milder taste.

βœ” Want More Flavor? Add a dash of soy sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra depth.

βœ” For a Crunchy Twist: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts before serving.

βœ” Make It Vegan-Friendly: Swap oyster sauce for mushroom sauce to keep this dish completely plant-based.
Keyword garlic green beans, healthy vegetable side dish, quick and easy green bean recipe, sesame green beans, Steamed green beans