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!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. Add sugar, cornstarch, and pepper and stir until blended. Set aside.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- 5
Stir sauce mixture to redistribute cornstarch and add to pan. Cook, stirring regularly until thickened.
- 6
Transfer to serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.