Asian Roasted Green Beans Recipe (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan) (2024)

Last Updated on December 17, 2021 by Jean Choi 9 Comments

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If you are looking for a delicious Whole30 and paleo green bean recipe, you have to try this Asian roasted green beans recipe that’s quick, easy, and just packed with flavor!

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Growing up, my family and I would get Chinese food often. It was one of our favorite cuisines to get takeout from. One of the dishes we would always order was the Chinese style green beans coated in garlicky sweet-savory sauce. It was addicting, crunchy, and so fantastic with rice and a meat dish.

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans Recipe

When I looked into authentic Chinese restaurant style green beans, they are mostly deep fried in oil and then covered in the delicious sauce. To make cooking easier for myself and save money o high-quality oil, I created this oven roasted green beans recipe and the result is just perfection!

No need to worry about oils splattering, or undercooking or overcooking the green beans. You are always guaranteed crunchy but tender texture with this Asian roasted green beans recipe. The 4-ingredient sauce gets seeped into each bite of the green beans and the flavor is just amazing.

Ingredients in this Asian Roasted Green Beans Recipe

The ingredient list for this paleo roasted green beans are simple and short. You don’t need much to make this fantastic side dish!

green beans: Make sure the green beans are trimmed and cleaned before cooking.
sesame oil: Either toasted or cold-pressed sesame oil will work these Chinese restaurant style green beans.
sea salt
ground black pepper
coconut aminos: This is a paleo and Whole30-friendly alternative to soy sauce, made with coconut. It’s absolutely delicious and has a slight sweetness to it, so you don’t have to add any sugar in the sauce like I’ve seen in other Chinese garlic green beans recipe. I get mine from Trader Joe’s or this is my favorite brand to order online.
garlic
ground ginger
red pepper flakes: If you aren’t a fan of spicy, you can always omit this!
sesame seeds

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How to Make Chinese Green Beans

Preheat the oven.
Place the trimmed green beans on a baking sheet, and toss with sesame oil, salt, and pepper to coat evenly. Spread into a single layer.
Roast for 10 minutes. And while the green beans are roasting, whisk together coconut aminos, garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
When the green beans are done roasting, remove from the oven and pour the sauce over them. Stir to coat, then spread out into a single layer.
Roast for another 5 minutes until crisp tender.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish, and serve warm.

It’s seriously the best Chinese garlic green beans recipe! Simple, easy, but packed with flavor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are green beans paleo?

I’ve actually been asked several times, “Are green beans paleo?” While green beans technically fall under the legumes category, they actually don’t contain very much anti-nutrients like other beans (the reason why beans are avoided on a paleo diet). Green beans are very nutritious and are a healthy addition to a well-balanced paleo diet. I would say they are in the gray area, leaning more towards yes. They are definitely Whole30-compliant!

What can I serve these roasted green beans with?

You can serve these with so many dishes! If you are paleo and Whole30, they are wonderful over cauliflower rice. They also go well with Asian chicken thighs, fried rice, sweet and sour meatballs, fried eggs, and so many other dishes!

How long do the leftovers of these Whole30 and paleo roasted green beans last?

Kept in an airtight container the fridge, this dish should last for 3-5 days.

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Chinese Style Green Beans (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)

If you are looking for a delicious Whole30 and paleo green bean recipe, you have to try this Asian roasted green beans recipe that's quick, easy, and just packed with flavor!

Ingredients

1 lb green beans trimmed
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp coconut aminos
3 garlic cloves minced
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes omit if you don't like spicy
Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the green beans in a baking sheet, and add sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly, then spread into a single layer.
Roast for 10 minutes. While roasting, whisk together coconut aminos, garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Remove the green beans from the oven and pour the sauce over them. Stir to coat, then spread out into a single layer.
Roast for another 5 minutes until crisp tender.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Chinese Style Green Beans (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)

Amount Per Serving (1 serving – makes 4)

Calories 78Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 324mg14%

Potassium 253mg7%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 820IU16%

Vitamin C 15mg18%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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