Thai Spicy Green Beans with Coconut Lemongrass Sauce

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Thai Spicy Green Beans with Coconut Lemongrass Sauce elevate your meal with a gluten-free dish featuring fresh green beans tossed in a vibrant sauce made from lemongrass, bird's eye chili, and coconut milk, delivering a perfect balance of heat and richness. Ideal as a side or paired with shrimp or chicken for a satisfying main course, these green beans bring an exotic flair to your table.

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Overview

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Spicy Thai Green Beans recipe. Infused with the aromatic blend of lemongrass, bird's eye chili, and creamy coconut milk, this dish offers a delightful balance of heat and richness. Perfect as a side dish or enhanced with shrimp or chicken for a main course, these green beans are sure to impress with their bold and exotic taste.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free

Allergies

Fish, Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Cuisine

Thai

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Whole bird's eye chili, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) lemongrass, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) fish sauce
• 0.5 Cup coconut milk
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) peanut oil
• 1 Bunch green onions, minced
• 1.5 Cups fresh green beans, divided and trimmed

Steps

1. In a blender, puree the minced garlic, bird's eye chili, lemongrass, fish sauce, and coconut milk until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
2. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced green onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until they soften and begin to brown.
4. Stir in the pureed coconut lemongrass sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the green beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot as a side dish or add cooked shrimp or chicken to make it a main course. Enjoy the spicy, aromatic flavors of this Thai-inspired dish!

Enjoy your homemade Thai Spicy Green Beans with Coconut Lemongrass Sauce!