Szechuan Green Bean Salad

Szechuan Green Bean Salad is a vibrant and spicy vegetarian dish that combines crisp green beans with a tangy sesame dressing, perfect for a refreshing appetizer or side. The bold flavors of Szechuan peppercorns and garlic make this salad a delightful and unique addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Green beans - 200 grams
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, toasted and crushed
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

1. Wash and trim the green beans, cutting them into 5 cm lengths.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
3. Immediately transfer the green beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, and red chili flakes to create the dressing.
5. Add the blanched green beans to the dressing and toss well to coat.
6. Let the salad marinate for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
7. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh green beans.
• Contains antioxidants from garlic and sesame seeds.

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