Szechuan Green Beans
Transform ordinary green beans into a restaurant-quality side dish with this easy Szechuan recipe! Crispy-tender beans are tossed in a savory-spicy sauce with garlic, ginger, and chili flakes for an addictive flavor that pairs perfectly with any Asian meal or stands alone as a delicious appetizer.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 95kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans trimmed
- 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp sugar or sweetener
- 1/4 tsp white pepper optional
Instructions
- Dry green beans thoroughly with paper towels and trim ends.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over high heat until shimmering.
- Add green beans and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until blistered and crisp-tender.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, and white pepper.
- Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and beans are tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Make sure green beans are completely dry before cooking to prevent oil splatter
For a thicker sauce, remove beans and simmer sauce separately for 1-2 minutes before tossing back together
Adjust chili flakes to taste - start with less for milder heat preference
Fresh ginger works best, but 1 tsp ground ginger can substitute in a pinch
Recipe can easily be doubled for larger crowds
Leftovers keep in refrigerator for 3 days and reheat well in a hot skillet
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g