Tangerine Green Beans

Tangerines are a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. Adding tangerine zest to this dish not only enhances the flavor but also brings positive vibes to your meal.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Tangerine Green Beans

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Asian, Chinese Courses: Lunch, Side Dish, Vegetable Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Green Beans
• 2 teaspoon Tangerine Zest
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and tangerine zest, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the blanched green beans to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
4. Season with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the green beans evenly.
5. Cook for another 2 minutes until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with additional tangerine zest if desired.
8. Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 8g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.