Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans. Cabbage sautéed with fresh green beans, tomatoes, and onions and mixed with stir fry sauce.
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When the garden is in full swing and I’m looking to “clean out the fridge,” I always turn to cabbage. It is the ultimate reliable pantry staple that serves as a canvas for whatever else I’ve harvested that week. This Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans is the fourth entry in my cabbage series, and it might be my favorite “invention” yet.
As a first-generation Italian-American, I was taught to respect the ingredients, especially when you grow them yourself. This dish is a colorful, satisfying meal that brings together the crunch of fresh beans and the sweetness of sautéed cabbage, all tied together with a systematic sauce blueprint.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Stir Fry Cabbage.
The green beans and garlic used in this recipe are from my garden. In a previous post I stated green beans might be my favorite vegetable to grow, however, garlic is probably my favorite vegetable to grow. It looks lovely and the flavor of home grown garlic is unmatched. I just love it for my recipes.
The garlic in this stir fry cabbage with green beans recipe is a soft-neck variety called Sicilian Artichoke from Filaree Farms. I have purchased my seed garlic from this farm for several years and I highly recommend them for quality and customer service.
In my location I grow soft-neck garlic over hard-neck garlic because I prefer the long storage life the soft-neck garlic has. I plant my garlic in November and then harvest around the fourth of July. The garlic will store in my basement for up to 12 months, sometimes even longer.
The green beans in this recipe are a variety called Green Crop Bush Bean from Hoss Tools. The bean pods for this variety can get as long as 8 inches and the taste is wonderful. I highly recommend this variety. I have purchased bean seeds from Hoss Tools for several years and I highly recommend them for quality, germination rate, and customer service.
The “Starting Lineup” of Ingredients
This recipe relies on fresh textures and a balanced sauce. Here is the foundation you’ll need:
- The Garden Stars: 1 small/medium green cabbage (sliced) and 2 cups of fresh green beans.
- The Aromatic Foundation: 4 cloves of garlic (I’m using Sicilian Artichoke from my garden) and 1 red onion.
- The Color & Brightness: 2 plum tomatoes, chopped.
- The Sauce Blueprint: Stir fry sauce and teriyaki sauce (no added sugar needed).
- The Finishing Touch: Extra virgin olive oil and ground black pepper.
Expert Tips for the Busy Cook
- Cook by Feel: Some like their cabbage with a bit of a crunch; others like it soft and caramelized. Use the 15-minute mark as a guideline, but trust your senses.
- Ingredients at the Ready: Have your cabbage sliced and your beans snapped before the heat goes on. This 35-minute recipe moves fast, and being systematic with your prep reduces all kitchen overwhelm.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans
Preparing the Green Beans and Cabbage:
- In a large skillet add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the green beans and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the onion, tomatoes, and garlic.
- Sauté 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing The Recipe Together:
- Next, add the cabbage, stir fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix everything well and cover the skillet.
- Keeping the skillet covered, sauté for 15 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the cabbage is tender.
How To Serve Stir Fry With Green Beans:
- Place the stir fry cabbage with green beans in a large serving dish or serve with a side of rice.
- Pair this cabbage and beans dish with this chicken recipe here: Chicken with Green Beans
- More cabbage recipes here: Stir Fry Cabbage and Carrots
Expand Your Starting Lineup: Recommended Recipes
If you enjoyed “inventing” this cabbage dish, try these other blueprints from my collection:
- Stir Fry Cabbage and Carrots – Another favorite in the series that uses the natural sweetness of carrots.
- Chicken with Green Beans and Eggplant – A protein-packed version of my garden-to-table philosophy.
- Healthy Zucchini with Beans and Spinach – A quick 35-minute vegetarian meal that’s perfect for cleaning out the garden.
- Simple Stir Fry Cabbage (15-Minute Base) – The original blueprint for when you need a side dish in a hurry.
- The Ultimate Ingredient Swap Guide – My free tool to help you pivot any recipe based on what’s currently in your pantry.
The Recipe
Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 small/medium green cabbage sliced
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 cups green beans cut in half
- 2 plum tomatoes chopped
- 1 red onion sliced
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. stir fry sauce
- 2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Cabbage:
- In a large skillet add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the green beans and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the onion, tomatoes, and garlic and sauté 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the cabbage, stir fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix everything well and cover the skillet.
- Keeping the skillet covered, sauté for 15 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the cabbage is tender.
To Serve:
- Place in a large serving dish or serve with a side of rice.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
In this recipe, stir fry cabbage with green beans, I am using a red onion for this recipe because I like the bolder flavor if provides compared to a traditional yellow or sweet onion. However, use whichever variety of onions you like. I think yellow, sweet, green, or even shallots would work well.
I added in the plum tomatoes for some additional color and flavor. You could also use fresh cherry tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, or canned whole tomatoes, cut up. Or leave out the tomatoes entirely. It is up to you and your taste buds.
If you like this stir fry cabbage with green beans recipe check out more of our side dish recipes.
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