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szechuan green beans

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Debbie Gurley
@DebGurl
Herrin, IL

A family favorite that goes well with any meal. You may use fresh green beans or frozen whole green beans.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For szechuan green beans

  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 4
    finely chopped green onions
  • 1 Tbsp
    chilli garlic sauce or season to taste
  • 1 tsp
    rice or white vinigar
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    soy sauce or season to taste
  • 1 tsp
    corn starch
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    browned sesame seed

How To Make szechuan green beans

  • 1
    Heat oil in skillet on Medium heat.
  • 2
    Add Green Beans and cook uncovered until tender and slightly caramelized. (approx 20 Mins) Stir often.
  • 3
    Remove Beans from pan and set aside. In same pan add oil and heat.
  • 4
    Add Ginger, Garlic and onion. Cook 1 minute.
  • 5
    Then add garlic chilli sauce, vinigar, soy sauce, sugar, and corn starch mixed with water. Cook until sauce thickens a minute or so.
  • 6
    Add green beans back to mixture and toss to coat completely. Sprinkle with Sesame Seed and stir. Serve hot
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