PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans
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4.1
PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans
Description
This recipe features green beans simmered briefly until tender, then cooled with cold water to stop cooking and maintain color and crispness. The dressing combines dark soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for heat. The sauce is heated over medium-low heat to meld the flavors before coating the drained green beans. The final dish is garnished with sesame seeds for texture and visual appeal.
The green beans retain a slight snap, complemented by the tang and spice of the sauce. The ginger and garlic provide aromatic depth, while the vinegar and sugar balance acidity and sweetness with the salty soy sauce. This side pairs well with Asian-inspired meals or as a fresh vegetable addition to various dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ginger freshly grated
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, ground
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, fill half way with water and bring to a low simmer.
- Add greens bean for 3-4 minutes, or until tender. Cooking times will differ depending on the size of your beans. Remove to a colander and rinse with cold water to stop to the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
- Over medium-low heat, heat sauce, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Toss with greens beans.
- Remove to serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 840mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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