Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans 4.5 (416) 297 Reviews 16 Photos Once upon a time, Dad received a similar recipe with a bundle of fresh green beans. He made the recipe once and then lost the card. After many attempts to recreate that flavor, he declares that this, his own recipe, is even better! Submitted by Pam Buffel Updated on January 7, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 16 16 16 16 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon white sugar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic Directions Place the green beans in a large saucepan or pot with one inch of water. You may place them in a steamer insert if you have one. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes, they should still be firm and bright green. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar; set aside. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until starting to brown. Add the green beans and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for a couple of minutes uncovered to reduce the sauce. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and pour the sauce over them. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 74 Calories 5g Fat 8g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 74 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Sodium 271mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 13mg 14% Calcium 32mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 178mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.