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Sides · 10 min

Ten-Minute Garlic Green Beans

Blistered in a hot pan, finished with garlic and soy. The fastest side dish worth making.

You'll need

  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oil in a wide skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the beans in one layer and let them blister undisturbed for 2 minutes, then toss and cook 3 minutes more.
  3. Add the garlic and toss 30 seconds.
  4. Off the heat, add the soy sauce and sugar and toss to glaze. Top with sesame seeds.