Garlic Winged Beans
Learn how to cook winged beans, aka dragon beans! It's crunchy, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned! Serve as a side with steamed white rice, tofu, tempeh, etc!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 10 winged bean pods about 6 ounces
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/8 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the winged beans under cold water and drain well. Cut off the stems. Using a sharp knife, slice the winged beans diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the fried garlic to a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the sliced winged beans to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute over medium heat. Next, add the water, salt, sugar, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the fried garlic and remove from heat. Serve as a side with rice, quinoa, tofu, etc!
Notes
- Wash the beans thoroughly: since winged beans have many edges, make sure to clean them very well to remove possible dirt.
- Do not overcook: Sautéing for just 2-3 minutes is largely enough. If you sauté the winged beans for too long, they will develop a slightly bitter flavor.
- Season well: start with the recommended 1/8 teaspoon of salt and add more to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 168 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4 g | Protein: 5.9 g | Fat: 14.3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 4 mg | Potassium: 196 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 0.6 g | Calcium: 75 mg | Iron: 1 mg