Spicy Chinese Sichuan Green Beans
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4.9
Spicy Chinese Sichuan Green Beans
Description
The recipe begins by stir-frying trimmed green beans in canola oil over medium-high heat to develop slight shriveling and a tender-crisp texture. Aromatics like garlic and the white parts of green onions are added along with chili garlic paste to impart heat and depth. A sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, and crushed red pepper flakes finishes the dish with a balance of salty, sweet, spicy, and acidic flavors.
The green beans absorb this sauce as it cooks off, creating a coating of vibrant flavor with a pronounced heat component characteristic of Sichuan cuisine. The crisp beans provide a nice contrast to the bold sauce. Sesame seeds may be used as garnish to add texture and subtle nuttiness.
These spicy green beans complement other Chinese dishes and can be served hot for lunch or dinner. Their bold flavor and slight heat make them an appealing vegetable side when a lively, spicy taste is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic paste
- 2 green onions thinly sliced - white parts only
- 1 tablespoon garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- To a wok add the canola oil and heat on medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans and stir fry them for 3-5 minutes or until they start to shrivel up a bit.
- Add in the garlic, green onions, chili-garlic paste and stir to combine.
- Cook the garlic mixture for 30 seconds to a minute then add in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water and chili flakes.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until most of the liquids are completely cooked off.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 915IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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