PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans

Make these Spicy Green Beans for your next gathering. From a busy weeknight meal to a fancy dinner party these green beans are a delicious dish to serve!

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Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Garlic Ginger Sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger
3 cloves garlic minced fine
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon crush red pepper flakes

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil an d blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender. Remove from the water and submerge in an ice bath to stop the cooking.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, bring the ingredients for the garlic ginger sauce to a simmer.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
Toss in the blanched green beans and toss to coat them in the sauce.
Remove to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Enjoy!

Notes

Add other veggies like bell pepper and green onions to make a bigger side dish.

Use the freshest green beans you can. Use them as soon as possible after purchase, but no later than three days after storing them in the refrigerator.

Green beans can be sautéed in a big skillet with sesame oil or olive oil rather than blanched or steamed. Cook until the outside of the green beans is well charred.

Add even more heat by using more crush red pepper flakes, or by putting some of your favorite hot sauce drinks.

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