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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!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Imma Adamu📖 africanbites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
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.
fresh green beans, (ends trimmed)1 pound
2
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.
vegetable oil2 tablespoonsgarlic, (minced)3 clovesfresh ginger, (grated)1 tablespoonred pepper flakes (adjust to taste)1 teaspoon
3
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.
fresh green beans, (ends trimmed)1 pound
4
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.
rice vinegar1 tablespoonhoney1 teaspoonfresh green beans, (ends trimmed)1 pound
5
Continue cooking the green beans for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
fresh green beans, (ends trimmed)1 pound
6
Taste the green beans and season with salt if needed.
fresh green beans, (ends trimmed)1 pound
7
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.
fresh green beans, (ends trimmed)1 pound
8
Serve spicy green beans as a side dish or add to a stir-fry meal. Enjoy!
fresh green beans, (ends trimmed)1 pound
Nutrition Facts
calories
110 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
135 g
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
558 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
0.04 g
carbohydrate Content
11 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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