Spicy Sriracha Green Beans
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Spicy Sriracha Green Beans
Description
The method begins by blanching trimmed green beans in boiling water briefly, then shocking them in ice water to stop cooking and preserve color and crunch. Meanwhile, a sauce combining soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha is prepared with adjustable heat depending on preference. The green beans are then sautéed in sesame oil with minced garlic until fragrant, and the sauce is added to simmer uncovered briefly, thickening to lightly coat the beans.
The dish balances spicy heat, sweetness, and savory soy elements with the fresh texture of green beans. Toasted sesame seeds add a subtle nutty crunch. It pairs well with rice or protein dishes in an Asian-inspired meal.
Low sodium soy sauce can be used to control saltiness, and sriracha amounts are adjustable. The recipe's simple approach offers a quick way to prepare spicy green beans with consistent texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans washed and trimmed
- 2 TBSP soy sauce gluten-free or regular, low sodium
- 2 TBSP sweet chili sauce
- 1 TBSP sriracha plus extra to taste
- 1 TBSP sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1-2 tsp sesame seeds optional, toasted
Instructions
- Fill a large pan with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 minutes.
- While the green beans cook, fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Next whisk together your sauce by combining soy sauce, sweet chili sauce and Sriracha. I added an extra half TBSP of Sriracha to my sauce, making it about 1.5 total and found it perfectly spicy without going overboard. Feel free to add as much as you'd like to increase the heat, or adjust as desired based on your spice preference.
- Empty pan into a colander to drain and add beans to your ice water to halt the cooking process, then drain once cool. This takes about a minute.
- Reduce burner to medium heat and add your sesame oil to the pan. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, or until fragrant and simmering, then return your green beans to the pan. Mix well to coat the green beans with the oil and garlic. Add your sauce and allow to simmer for a couple minutes, uncovered, to thicken the sauce. One desired tenderness is reached they're ready to eat! Stir so the Sriracha glaze coats the green beans and dive in!
- See post for tasty serving suggestions and meal pairings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness if preferred.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- Nutrition information should be verified as needed based on ingredient amounts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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