Light, flavorful, and full of crunch! This easy bean sprouts stir fry cooks in less than 10 minutes, so be sure to have all the ingredients prepped before getting started. Serve with crispy pan-fried tofu or tempeh, or toss with noodles.
Heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chopped garlic. Fry until the garlic just begins to brown, but don't let it burn.
Add the green onions (save a few pieces for garnish, if you like), stir a few times to release the fragrance.
Add the salt, pepper, sugar, sesame seeds, and bean sprouts, and bring the heat up to high. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the soy sauce and continue to cook until the bean sprouts are cooked through but still crunchy, another 2-3 minutes. Serve warm immediately, garnishing with more sesame seeds and diced scallions.
Notes
I typically find fresh bean sprouts for a good price at the local Asian store, instead of larger grocery stores like Stop & Shop or Whole Foods.
Toss this with cooked noodles for a complete meal, serve over rice, or with crispy pan-fried tofu, tempeh, or vegan seitan steaks.
Try adding extra veggies: shredded carrots and/or snow peas added with the bean sprouts, or spiralized zucchini added after removing from heat. You can also stir in cooked edamame. If adding extra veggies or noodles, you might need to add an extra splash of soy sauce, and an extra pinch of sugar.