Stir-Fry Spicy Green Beans Recipe
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Stir-Fry Spicy Green Beans

By: Lanie 
"This side dish, was one of my favorites growing up! It is so flavorful, you won't be able to get enough of it! Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes then add the green beans. Stir to coat with the flavors in the pan. Season with soy sauce and fish sauce and let simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the water and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until green beans are tender. Stir in tomato and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 64 | Total Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2006 by lge   view full review
The ingredients sounded promising and I really wanted to like this one, but the fish sauce was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by Mindys Mama   view full review
This was awesome..the flavors really mingled together...I wasn't sure about it but I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by k-jun cook   view full review
This recipe was great and delicious!!! I served it as a side dish and my family loved it! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by nskiddo21   view full review
These were really good. I only used 2 tbs of fish sauce and low sodium soy sauce. I simmered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by rtulsi   view full review
I used low sodium soy sauce and these beans were still way too salty for my taste (but I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by DISNEYLANDGODDESS   view full review
This was a good, easy side dish that came out looking very pretty. I used low sodium soy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2012 by Kelly   view full review
I used half the fish sauce and low sodium soy sauce and this dish was delicious!! A smidge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2012 by ivory turtle   view full review
Made this with asparagus....wow!

 

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