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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Szechuan Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 6%
- Protein 3.95 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 19.94 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.97 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 833.48 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 4.45 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.58 g --
- Added Sugars 1.23 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 52.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 351.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 47.08 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 14.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Spicy Szechuan Green Beans healthy?
- Spicy Szechuan Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 119.66 calories and 3.95 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 833.48 mg (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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