Hot Szechuan Green Beans
Transform your dinner table with the bold and fiery flavors of Hot Szechuan Green Beans, a quick and vibrant dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This spicy stir-fry pairs tender green beans blistered to perfection with an aromatic mix of garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns for an irresistible kick. Coated in a glossy, umami-rich sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of rice vinegar, these green beans deliver the perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and a touch of sweetness. Garnished with scallions and optional sesame seeds, this easy-to-make side dish is as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Serve it alongside steamed rice or your favorite protein for an authentic Szechuan-style experience at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your next Asian-inspired feast!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
- 4 pieces dried red chilies (optional, adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the green beans. Trim the ends.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until they are blistered and slightly charred. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, and dried red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds to release the flavors, being careful not to burn the garlic.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Add the blistered green beans back to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the green beans are heated through and well-coated.
Remove from heat and garnish with thinly sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1451 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1297 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
