Szechuan Green Beans

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My take on the long green beans you find in some of the Asian fusion restaurants. If you don't have the Szechuan peppercorns this dish will still taste great, though you may want to add some chili flakes or other spice to give it some pep instead of the peppercorns.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • â…› teaspoon ginger powder

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

  • ½ pound long green beans

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Cook and stir peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Grind peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.

  2. Heat peanut oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Mix ground peppercorns and ginger into garlic.

  3. Mix red wine vinegar, soy sauce, green onion, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil into garlic mixture; cook and stir until sauce is heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.

  4. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.

  5. Toss green beans and sauce together in a bowl; top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

86 Calories
5g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 86
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 724mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 194mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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