Szechuan Green Beans
Bring bold, fiery flavors to your table with these irresistible Szechuan Green Beans—an authentic Chinese-inspired dish that’s bursting with spice and umami. Perfectly blistered green beans are stir-fried to tender-crisp perfection and coated in a savory, slightly sweet soy-based sauce infused with the signature tingling heat of Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and scallions elevate the flavor profile, while a touch of rice vinegar adds a delicate tang. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is a crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite main course. Whether you're looking for a new veggie dish or craving a taste of authentic Szechuan cuisine, these spicy green beans deliver vibrant flavor in every bite! Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a standout addition to your dinner party spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
- 6 pieces dried red chilies
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry to ensure they fry properly.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve. Set the sauce aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the green beans and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until they are blistered and slightly tender. Remove the green beans from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and add the Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to burn them.
Add the dried red chilies, minced garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Return the green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the aromatics.
Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the green beans.
Sprinkle with sliced scallions for garnish, and serve hot as a side dish or with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2880 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1620 mg | 34% | |
*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.
