Sichuan Style Green Beans with Garlic and Ginger

Crisp-tender green beans stir-fried with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of chili oil for a flavorful and quick side dish.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

18 minutes

Calories

227 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

1 item

Cost

£0.65/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1poundFresh green beans(trimmed)

£1.75

4clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.20

1tablespoonFresh ginger(minced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsSoy sauce(low sodium preferred)

£0.10

1tablespoonRice vinegar(optional, for extra tang)

£0.12

1teaspoonChili oil(or more, to taste)

£0.08

1teaspoonSesame oil

£0.07

2tablespoonsVegetable oil

£0.05

1teaspoonSesame seeds(for garnish (optional))

£0.06

Total Cost

£2.58

£0.65 per serving

Instructions

1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry with paper towels.
2.
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
3.
Add the garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4.
Add the green beans to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until heated through and slightly blistered.
5.
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar (if using), and chili oil to the wok. Stir-fry for another minute to coat the green beans evenly.
6.
Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with sesame seeds (if using), and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (143g)

227 kcal / 949 kJ

Carbs

14g

5% of RDA

Fat

17g

24% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

730 mg

32% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Blanching the green beans beforehand helps them retain their bright green color and crisp-tender texture.

Adjust the amount of chili oil to your preferred level of spiciness.

Make sure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding the green beans for the best stir-fry results.

For a protein boost, add some toasted tofu or edamame to the stir-fry.

Cooking Equipment

Wok or large skillet

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