Sichuan Style Green Beans

Sichuan Style Green Beans is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring crispy green beans stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and a spicy Sichuan sauce. This healthy dish is perfect as a main course or a side, bringing the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine to your table.

Ingredients

• Green beans - 400 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Spring onions - 2, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. Wash and trim the green beans, cutting them into 5 cm lengths.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are blistered and tender-crisp. Remove the beans from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Return the green beans to the skillet, add the soy sauce and sesame oil, and toss everything together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the beans are well coated.
6. Taste and adjust the salt if necessary, then remove from heat.
7. Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from green beans, promoting healthy skin and immune function.
• High in fiber, aiding digestion and helping to maintain a healthy weight.

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