Szechuan Green String Beans

Add a bold and flavorful twist to your dinner table with Szechuan Green String Beans, a vibrant stir-fried dish that packs a spicy, savory punch. This quick and easy recipe features blistered green beans infused with the distinctive tingle of Szechuan peppercorns, the heat of dried chilies, and the aromatic blend of garlic and ginger. Tossed in a perfectly balanced sauce of soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar, these beans are both savory and slightly sweet. Finished with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main when served with steamed rice. Perfect for lovers of bold Asian flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
• 4 dried red chilies
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 scallions

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans by snipping off both ends. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Slice the scallions into thin rounds, separating the white and green parts.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Stir in the cornstarch until fully dissolved and set it aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.

Step 5

Add the green beans to the hot pan and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until they begin to char and develop a blistered texture. Remove and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. Toast them for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white part of the scallions to the pan. Stir-fry for 1 minute, being careful not to burn them.

Step 8

Return the green beans to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss everything together, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beans.

Step 9

Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the dish and give it a final toss before removing it from heat.

Step 10

Garnish with sesame seeds and the green parts of the scallions. Serve hot as a side dish or with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(722.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	718.8

Total Fat 39.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.2g
Cholesterol 0.5mg	0%
Sodium 1474.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 294.4mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 2027.9mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 44.6%