Spicy Green Beans

This simple goodness is fresh, delicious, and flavorful all at the same time. They make a great side dish to elevate your Thanksgiving dinner and celebrate spring or any other time of year. You can't go wrong!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Optional toppings (sesame seeds and chopped green onions)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain their vibrant color and crispness. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir-fry for about a minute until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss them in the oil and seasonings. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the green beans are still slightly crispy.
In a small bowl, whisk sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined. Pour the sauce over the green beans in the skillet and toss to evenly coat the beans with the sauce.
Continue cooking the green beans for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Taste the green beans and season with salt if needed.
Transfer the spicy green beans to a serving dish. You can sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped green onions on top for added flavor and garnish.
Serve spicy green beans as a side dish or add to a stir-fry meal. Enjoy!

Notes

Blanch the green beans first crisp-tender to retain their texture and vibrant green color.
When cooking the hot peppers, keep your kitchen well-ventilated, as they can create fumes that irritate if you're sensitive to them.
Pat the beans dry after draining them to prevent them from splattering when you add them to the sauce.
Feel free to adjust the seasonings and sauce ingredients to your taste preferences.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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