Make Ahead: You can make this side dish in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Great for meal prepping.
Korean Green Beans Side Dish (그린빈볶음)
Crunchy, garlicky, and packed with flavor, this Korean Green Beans Side Dish is the perfect veggie banchan for everyday meals. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- ½ pound green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ½ medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat 2 cups of water to a saucepan with ½ teaspoon salt.
- Once boiling, add the green beans and cook for 5–6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Pat dry well.
- Separately, heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Add green beans and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until evenly coated and fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Stir and cook for another minute.
- Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot or cold.
Notes
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- Storing leftovers: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Nutrition information is estimative and provided for reference only.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 297mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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