Szechuan Style Green Beans

Szechuan Style Green Beans is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh green beans with a spicy, garlicky sauce, making it a perfect side for any healthy dinner. This dish not only offers a burst of flavor but also packs a nutritional punch with its fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

• Green beans - 250 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Scallions - 2, sliced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and trim the green beans, then set aside.
2. In a pan, heat the chili oil over medium heat. Add the Szechuan peppercorns and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds to prevent burning.
4. Add the green beans to the pan, tossing them in the oil and aromatics for about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the soy sauce and rice vinegar, and continue to stir-fry the green beans for another 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle with sesame oil.
7. Remove from heat, garnish with sliced scallions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from green beans, supporting immune health.
• Contains antioxidants from garlic and ginger, which may help reduce inflammation.

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