Green Bean Mushroom Stir-fry
Asian Green Bean Stir-fry with mushrooms and a savory sauce is a hearty and tasty side dish you'll love with steamed rice. It's quick and easy to make in minutes and in one pan!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- ½ pound cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
- ½ red onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. Add sugar, cornstarch, and pepper and stir until blended. Set aside.
- Over high heat, heat a wide, heavy-bottomed pan or wok. Add canola oil and swirl to coat bottom and sides of the pan. Heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add green beans and spread in a single layer on the bottom of the pan. Stir-fry for about 2 to 4 minutes or until half done.
- Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Stir sauce mixture to redistribute cornstarch and add to pan. Cook, stirring regularly until thickened.
- Transfer to serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut the green beans into uniform lengths and the mushrooms in uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Drain the vegetables well, and pat dry to ensure they sear nicely and do not cook in their steam.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1.7mg