Jul 14 2026
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String Beans Recipe

Inspired by Urban Kitchen
Time20m
Serves4

Make String Beans Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Condiments

Optional Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the String Beans

    Rinse the string beans in cold water, trim the ends, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Garlic and Red Bell Pepper

    Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and cut it into thin strips.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.

  2. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 5

    Add String Beans and Red Bell Pepper

    Add the string beans and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the string beans are tender but still crisp.

  4. 6

    Season the Vegetables

    Pour the soy sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  5. 7

    Garnish (Optional)

    If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds and lemon zest over the cooked string beans before serving.

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