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Spicy Green Beans Like PF Chang's - Quick & Addictively Good

A quick and easy side dish that captures the vibrant flavors of PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 12-16 oz fresh green beans trimmed
  • 3 tbsp water
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white wine/apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar or honey or maple syrup/brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
Aromatics
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Finishing Touch
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim the ends of the green beans, rinse under cold water and pat dry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
  4. Add the green beans to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour sauce mixture and water over green beans, stir well, and cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet for best texture.

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