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.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry to ensure they fry properly.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the dried red chilies, minced garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 6

Return the green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the aromatics.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the green beans.

Step 8

Sprinkle with sliced scallions for garnish, and serve hot as a side dish or with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(691.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	625.8

Total Fat 41.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2880.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 17.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 267.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1619.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 35.9%