Vegan Garlic Green Beans
Vegan Garlic Green Beans is a simple, vibrant, and deeply flavorful dish. Fresh green beans are cooked until bright green and crisp‑tender, then coated in a glossy, savory sauce packed with fragrant garlic, a touch of sweetness, and a hint of sesame. It is naturally free of meat, dairy, eggs, or any animal products — quick to prepare, perfectly balanced, and delicious as a side or light main meal.
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Time
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
đź›’ Ingredients
- #Main Ingredients:
- 400g fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
- 5–7 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2–3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- Pinch of salt
- #Sauce:
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for richer color)
- 1 tsp coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 80ml water or vegetable stock
- ½ tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (slurry)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blister the beans: Heat oil in a wok or pan over high heat. Add the green beans and stir‑fry quickly for 3–4 minutes until the skins blister slightly but they stay crisp and bright green. Remove and set aside temporarily.
- 2
Sauté garlic: Lower the heat slightly. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant — do not burn it.
- 3
Make the sauce: Stir in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and water or stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Thicken: Pour in the cornstarch slurry slowly while stirring constantly. Cook for another minute until the sauce turns glossy and thickens lightly. Turn off the heat, then stir in sesame oil and black pepper.
- 5
Combine: Return the green beans to the pan. Toss quickly and gently until every bean is evenly coated in sauce.
- 6
Serve: Plate immediately, garnish with spring onions or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy hot with steamed rice.