Spicy Szechuan Green Beans
Description
These Szechuan green beans get their spicy kick from red pepper flakes and freshly minced ginger in this flavorsome version of Chinese green beans.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
1
Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.