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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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)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Set the sauce aside.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and toss everything together to coat the beans evenly in the sauce.
Step 7
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the green beans are fully coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Step 9
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (640.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 526.1 |
| Total Fat 29.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2345.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.7g | |
| Protein 16.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 251.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1326.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories