Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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A fiery Chinese stir-fry of tender-crisp green beans tossed with fragrant garlic and bold chili flakes for a quick, flavorful side dish. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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 Chinese cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, trimmed fresh green beans
3 tbsp vegetable oil
5, finely minced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried red chili flakes
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound trimmed fresh green beans and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until green beans are blistered and tender-crisp.
Step 2: Push the green beans to one side of the wok. Add 5 finely minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried red chili flakes to the empty side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Toss garlic and chili with green beans, then add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until green beans are evenly coated and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the beans and give a final toss. Serve immediately as a bold side dish.