Spicy Stir Fried Green Beans and Scallions
Packed with bold flavors and effortless charm, Spicy Stir-Fried Green Beans and Scallions is a vibrant, quick-to-make dish that brings Asian-inspired heat to your dinner table in just 20 minutes. Tender-crisp green beans and fragrant scallions are stir-fried to perfection, then coated in a savory, spicy sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of Sriracha or chili garlic sauce for a punch of spice. Fresh garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil infuse every bite with aromatic depth, while a dash of crushed red pepper flakes adds optional extra heat. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, this versatile recipe shines as a zesty side dish or a complete meal served over steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep, this gluten-free-friendly stir fry is sure to delight your taste buds without overpowering your schedule.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 6 stalks scallions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them in half if they are long. Wash and pat them dry.
Slice the scallions into 2-inch pieces, separating the white and green parts.
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha or chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 5-6 minutes, until they are tender with some charred spots. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
Add another teaspoon of oil to the skillet, then toss in the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Return the green beans to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Toss everything together to coat the beans evenly in the sauce.
Add the green parts of the scallions and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately, either as a side dish or over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2069 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1472 mg | 31% | |
*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.
