##  [Stir Fry Green Beans](/index%2Ephp/recipe/stir-fry-green-beans)

  Posted by Sarah on 22 Aug 2010

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     ![Stir-fried green beans with dark sauce over white rice, red lotus decoration in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_512x288_focal_point_webp/public/2026-02/GreenBeanStirfry.jpeg.webp?h=29234840&itok=q2NXMCUp)

Upon returning to Berkeley after spending 3 months away, I was unable to buy everything I needed to fully restock my apartment, so what was originally intended to be Szechuan Green Beans turned into this. I was quite pleased with the outcome.

Serves:

Serves as a side dish or with rice for a light dinner.

Recipe Category

[Side Dish](/index%2Ephp/recipe-category/side-dish)

[Main Course](/index%2Ephp/recipe-category/main-course)

Cuisine

[Chinese](/index%2Ephp/cuisine/chinese)

Ingredients

1 lb. Green Beans

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste

Instructions

Sauté onions and garlic until slightly browned.

Add green beans and sauté for a few minutes.

Add soy sauce, broth, and chili flakes. Cook until beans are done, but still have some crunch.

Serve as a side dish or with rice for a light dinner.