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Szechuan French Green Beans

Szechuan French green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. They are made with fresh green beans, garlic, and a variety of spices that give them their unique flavor. They are perfect for any occasion and are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French, Szechuan
Servings 4 side dishes
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb french green beans ends trimmed
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red wine
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 5 tbsp scallions minced
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Steam green beans for 5-minutes.

Make sure not to overcook your green beans. Keep them firm but cooked!

  • Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, wine, and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in large skillet and stir-fry beans for 1 minute.
  • Set beans aside on a platter.
  • Reheat oil and add onion, garlic, ginger, scallions, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Return beans to skillet and fry for an additional minute.
  • Add sauce and coat beans well.

The sauce smells and tastes delicious. Don’t leave out the fresh ginger. It really gives this recipe exactly what they need to be delicious!

  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

Perfect served with rice or an Asian chicken dish.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1154IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Green Beans
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