Easy Sautéed Long Beans

Long beans, also known as yardlong beans, asparagus beans, snake beans, or Chinese long beans, are a nutritious and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in various ways. One of the simplest and most flavorful methods is sautéing.

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Course: Accompaniment, Healthy

Cuisine: American, Asian, Caribbean, Chinese, Healthy

Keyword: Chinese long beans recipes, Easy Side Dish Recipes, Healthy long beans recipes, How to cook long beans, Sauteed Long Beans Recipes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: Servings

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Equipment

1 3 quart deep sauté pan with cover

Ingredients

2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion peeled and cutup into chunks
2 - 3 fresh cayenne peppers whole. Or substitute your favorite hot pepper
2 tablespoons broad leaf thyme aka cuban oregano/mexican mint
2 tablespoons fresh garlic minced
1 large bunch long beans cutup into 3 inch pieces (can substitute String Beans
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon five spice powder

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium deep saute pan, over medium flame
2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauté the onions and cayenne pepper, 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
1 medium onion, 2 - 3 fresh cayenne peppers
Add in the thyme and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
2 tablespoons broad leaf thyme, 2 tablespoons fresh garlic
Add in the long beans. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix. Add in the tomatoes. Mix.
1 large bunch long beans, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 pint grape tomatoes
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil and five spice powder. Pour the mixture into the pan with the beans and tomatoes. Stir. Cover and let the beans cook until tender but al dente. 12 - 15 minutes.
2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
Turn off the flame and enjoy with your favorite entrée

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