Spicy Szechuan Green Beans
Spicy Szechuan Green Beans deliver tender-crisp pods tossed in a tangy, garlicky sauce with a toasty hint of sesame and bright ginger. The heat is assertive yet balanced, letting the soy and rice vinegar shine. Serve as a vibrant side for weeknight stir-fries or alongside rice and tofu.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender-crisp.
- 3
Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and golden brown.
- 4
Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- 5
Pour the mixture over the beans and cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat the beans.
- Calories 119.66 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.95 g Low Source
- Carbs 19.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.97 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.29 mg Low Source
- Sodium 579.6 mg High
- Fiber 4.45 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.58 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.23 g Low Source
- Calcium 67.37 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source
- Potassium 351.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 40.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 16.23 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Spicy Szechuan Green Beans is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Beans, and Powdered Sugar. Each serving provides about 119.66 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Szechuan Green Beans?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish.
- What is Spicy Szechuan Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Beans, Powdered Sugar, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Szechuan Green Beans?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 119.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Szechuan Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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