Spicy Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to become tender and slightly blistered.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
4. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar to the skillet, tossing the green beans to coat them evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Serves 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 120
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Tips & Variations:
For a nutty flavor, add 1/4 cup of chopped toasted almonds or cashews before serving.
To make it a complete meal, serve the spicy garlic green beans over cooked quinoa or alongside grilled chicken or tofu.