Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Chili Crisp

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Crisp-tender green beans stir-fried in a pungent chili oil base, finished with a sprinkle of Sichuan pepper flakes. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green beans, Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim 1 lb (450g) green beans, discarding ends, and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a cold skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and heat over medium-high. Add 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns and 4 dried red chilies, toasting for 30 seconds until aromatic, then remove and discard chilies.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb (450g) green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 8 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly blistered, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp chili crisp, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp rice vinegar. Toss for 1 minute until beans are evenly coated and glossy, then remove from heat immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Chili Crisp take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Chili Crisp?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep green beans from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Chili Crisp?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Chili Crisp for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Chili Crisp vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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