Szechuan Style Green Beans

Transform your weeknight dinners with this sizzling recipe for Szechuan Style Green Beans, a bold and flavorful dish that's sure to impress! Perfectly blistered green beans meet the tantalizing heat of Szechuan peppercorns, dried red chilies, and the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger. Tossed in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, dark soy, and a touch of rice vinegar for tang, these beans achieve the perfect balance of heat, saltiness, and subtle sweetness. Finished with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and garnished with fresh scallions, this quick 15-minute stir-fry is not only a vibrant vegan side dish but also a star on any dinner table. Serve it with steamed rice or your favorite protein, and bring the authentic taste of Szechuan cuisine to your home!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
• 4 pieces dried red chilies, broken into small pieces
• 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
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough ends. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel to ensure they fry properly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water to make the sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Add the green beans and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes, until blistered and slightly tender, but still crisp. Remove the beans from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to burn them.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 7

Return the green beans to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss everything together to coat the beans evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and cling to the beans.

Step 9

Remove from heat and drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the dish. Garnish with the sliced scallions for a pop of color and extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(621.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	507.8

Total Fat 32.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2268.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 14.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229.7mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1334.3mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 37.3%