Spicy Asian Green Beans
Bring a bold burst of flavor to your table with these Spicy Asian Green Beans—a quick and vibrant side dish that transforms humble green beans into a savory, spicy delight. Crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried to blistered perfection in a hot skillet, then coated in an irresistible sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and heat. Infused with the aromatic duo of fresh garlic and ginger and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this recipe is a restaurant-quality dish made in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re meal prepping, hosting an Asian-inspired dinner, or simply elevating your veggie game, these spicy green beans pair beautifully with steamed rice, stir-fried noodles, or grilled dishes. Perfectly simple yet packed with flavor, they’ll become your go-to for making vegetables exciting!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Set the sauce aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and let it heat up for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until they are blistered and slightly tender but still crisp.
Push the green beans to the sides of the skillet, creating a well in the center. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the well and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and toss everything together to coat the beans evenly in the sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the green beans are fully coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*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.
