Judías Verdes Saltadas

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A chifa-style side dish showing Peru’s century-old Cantonese influence: green beans stir-fried hot and fast with garlic, ginger, and soy.

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Judías Verdes Saltadas

A chifa-style side dish showing Peru's century-old Cantonese influence: green beans stir-fried hot and fast with garlic, ginger, and soy.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb green beans trimmed
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 inch piece ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (sub: coconut aminos)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the green beans and stir-fry 3–4 minutes, until blistered and tender-crisp.
  • Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and toss to coat.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits

  • Green beans are naturally low in net carbs thanks to their fiber content, and the sauce here uses no sugar or cornstarch.
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