Recipe

Garlic Green Beans

Name: Garlic Green Beans
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Green beans, fresh, trimmed; 1/2 cup Neutral Oil, avocado, vegetable, or canola; 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, light soy sauce; 1/2 tsp Sugar; Salt, pinch, only if needed

Blistered garlic green beans cooked hard and fast until wrinkled, lightly charred, and deeply savory.

Under 15 MinUnder 30 MinFebruary 27, 2026

Cook: 10 minTotal: 10 min

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Method

Prep the Beans

01
Trim the ends of the green beans.
02
Make sure they are completely dry to ensure proper blistering.

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Heat the Pan

03
Place a large skillet over high heat and let it get very hot.
04
Add the neutral oil.

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Blister the Green Beans

05
Add green beans in a single layer.
06
Cook on high heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07
Allow the beans to blister and wrinkle slightly with some light char.
08
They should be tender but still have snap.
09
Drain oil from the pan.

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Season

10
Return green beans to the pan.
11
Lower heat slightly and add minced garlic, soy sauce, and sugar.
12
Stir constantly for 20–30 seconds until fragrant, without burning.

Chef's note

Look for wrinkled skins, light blistering, and a tender interior with snap.
High heat is essential for flavor and texture.

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