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Spicy Chinese Long Beans and Mushrooms
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Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

Spicy Szechuan green beans are perfect if you are looking for a quick side dish with a little kick.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Cyndy Ufkes - The Art of Food and Wine

Ingredients

Green Beans:

  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb Green Beans, trimmed (we use Chinese Long Beans)
  • ½ lb mushrooms, sliced, optional

Szechuan Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp Szechuan peppercorns, or red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Garnish:

  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare Szechuan sauce before beginning to cook by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • In a large nonstick pan or wok, over high heat, add 2 teaspoons sesame oil and heat until very hot but not smoking.
  • Add green beans and saute about 3 minutes, tossing until slightly brown.
    If adding mushrooms, add after 1 minute.
  • Add Szechuan sauce and toss or stir to coat. Reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for about 2-3 more minutes, or until beans are tender and sauce is caramelized.
  • Remove to a serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg