Stir-Fry Spicy Green Beans

Green beans are fried with onion and garlic, then simmered in a Vietnamese style sauce. This side dish, was one of my favorites growing up! It is so flavorful, you won't be able to get enough of it! Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ½ yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 3 tablespoons nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes then add the green beans. Stir to coat with the flavors in the pan. Season with soy sauce and fish sauce and let simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the water and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until green beans are tender. Stir in tomato and season with salt and pepper before serving.