Szechuan Green Beans and Soba

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Szechuan Green Beans and Soba recipe. Packed with tender-crisp green beans and nutty soba noodles, this quick stir-fry delivers the bold, savory punch of Szechuan-inspired flavors using soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of chili garlic sauce. Aromatic garlic and ginger form a fragrant base, while a touch of toasted sesame oil adds depth and richness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is an ideal balance of simplicity and culinary flair. Garnished with sesame seeds and scallions for added texture and freshness, it’s a wholesome, vegetarian-friendly option that satisfies both your taste buds and your busy schedule. Perfect for fans of Asian cuisine, Szechuan Green Beans and Soba is a recipe you’ll love to revisit!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces soba noodles
• 12 ounces green beans
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 pieces scallions

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces if necessary.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir well to combine and set the sauce aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the green beans and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp. Remove the green beans from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken.

Step 8

Return the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce.

Step 9

Add the cooked soba noodles to the skillet and gently toss everything together until the noodles are heated through and evenly coated in the sauce.

Step 10

Drizzle the dish with toasted sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	767.2

Total Fat 37.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.6g
Cholesterol 0.5mg	0%
Sodium 2506.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 26.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 221.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1212.4mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 46.3%