Garlic Ginger Green Beans

By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 9/03/21Updated: 7/02/25

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Delicious garlic ginger green beans are so quick and easy to make and will taste just like the Asian beans at your favorite restaurant!

I have lost track of how many times I have made these green beans this summer. In fact, I made them twice this past holiday weekend for two different parties we went too. They disappeared both times and the comments and compliments didn’t stop coming!

My green beans in the garden are finished so I’m now buying them at the farmer’s market and/or the grocery store. I never leave the store without a bag of fresh green beans because these beans are on the menu every week – at least once.

The best part is how amazing these beans taste but the second best part is how easy they are to make. The hardest part is snapping the ends off the beans. That is always one of my kids or husband’s job!

What Kind of Green Beans Should I Use?

Fresh greens are best. I prefer a longer, thinner, younger green beans such as a French green bean but regular green beans can be used too such as a Blue Lake Green Bean. Avoid beans that are old, thick with large seeds and stringy.

Ingredient Needed

Green Beans.
Garlic. Fresh minced is best
Soy Sauce
Ginger. I like to use fresh minced ginger but you can use half the amount of dry ginger.
Rice Vinegar. This is found in the Asian aisle. If you don’t have any, you can substitute white wine vinegar.
Salt
Sesame Seeds. This is for garnish and optional.

How to Blanch Green Beans

Rinse the beans and snap off the ends.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Place beans into boiling water for 3-4 minutes, depending on how thick your beans are. You want them tender but not too soft. They will turn a nice vibrant green in the water.

How to Make Garlic Ginger Green Beans

Mix together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
Drain the blanched beans in a colander.
Run them under cold water to stop the cooking process.

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Pour the sauce over the warm beans and they are ready to eat.
For a little garnish, sprinkle them with toasted sesame seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes, you can. You can either blanch them like the fresh, or cook them in the microwave. Then add the sauce. I prefer fresh but frozen will work in a pinch.

What is rice wine vinegar?

This is a vinegar that is found in the Asian aisle and is actually made from fermented rice. It is a slightly sweeter vinegar but you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar and even lemon juice.

How to serve these green beans.

I have served them warm and at room temperature and they are delicious either way.

Pair This With:

Try some of my other favorite vegetable side dishes:

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