Spicy Chinese Green Beans
Get ready to spice up your dinner table with these irresistible Spicy Chinese Green Beans! This quick and flavorful stir-fry features crisp-tender green beans blistered to perfection and coated in a savory, sweet, and spicy sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a kick of red chili flakes. Infused with garlic, ginger, and a drizzle of sesame oil, each bite bursts with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect as a vibrant side dish or served over steamed rice for a satisfying vegetarian meal. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a weeknight dinner, these restaurant-style green beans are a must-try crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to avoid excessive splattering during cooking.
Mince the garlic and ginger, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until the cornstarch dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, or until the green beans are blistered and tender but still crisp. Remove the green beans from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Reduce the heat slightly and add the minced garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Return the green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the aromatics.
Pour the sauce over the green beans and stir immediately to coat. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and evenly coats the green beans.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the spicy green beans to a serving dish. Serve hot as a side or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1443 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1166 mg | 25% | |
*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.
