Pf Chang's Spicy Green Beans
Turn your dinner table into a flavor-packed experience with Pf Chang's Spicy Green Beans—an irresistible Asian-inspired side dish that’s both bold and easy to make. Fresh green beans are stir-fried to perfection, achieving a tender-crisp texture with a touch of blistered char, then coated in a spicy, savory sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, chili garlic sauce, and rice vinegar. This quick recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, balances heat with hints of sweetness and umami, making it the perfect accompaniment to a variety of entrees or a standalone dish for spice lovers. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these spicy green beans bring restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk well to create the sauce mixture and set aside.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Step 5
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, until they are tender-crisp and slightly blistered. Remove the beans from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce slightly thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
Step 8
Return the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Step 9
Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, allowing the beans to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Step 10
Transfer the spicy green beans to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (631.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 525.8 |
| Total Fat 28.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2427.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.8g | |
| Protein 15.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 224.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1248.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories