Vegan Garlic Soy Green Beans in 20 Minutes
Make these Vegan Garlic Soy Green Beans in just 20 minutes! This easy garlic soy green beans recipe with mushrooms is a healthy vegan side dish that's perfect for busy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a better-than-takeout vegetable stir fry.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
- ½ pound mushrooms, sliced thick
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce, or use more soy sauce instead
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds and chili flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the green beans. Stir often for about 4 minutes until they begin to blister and turn bright green.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound green beans
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes. They should soften and release some moisture while the green beans stay slightly crisp.½ pound mushrooms
- Add the aromatics: Reduce the heat slightly. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let the garlic brown or it can become bitter.1 tablespoon fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger
- Make the sauce: Add the soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil. Toss well until the vegetables are evenly coated.1 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Reduce the sauce: Let everything cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and lightly coats the vegetables.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed.Salt and black pepper
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chili flakes. Serve immediately while the green beans are still crisp-tender.Sesame seeds and chili flakes