Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Garlic

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A fiery, aromatic Chinese stir-fry featuring crisp-tender green beans and pungent garlic, balanced with Sichuan peppercorns for authentic numbing heat. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs green beans, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 15 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim 300 grams green beans, cut into 2-centimeter pieces, and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green but still crisp; drain and pat dry.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons neutral oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering, then add 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns and stir for 10 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and stir for 15 seconds until golden, then add blanched green beans.
  4. Step 4: Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until edges char slightly, then add 15 milliliters soy sauce. Toss for 1 minute until beans are evenly coated and glossy.

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