Stir-Fried Szechuan Green Beans with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Crisp-tender green beans stir-fried with fragrant garlic and fiery chili for a spicy, savory side dish bursting with Szechuan flavors. This Chinese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green beans, vegetable oil, and 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 "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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb trimmed green beans
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried red chili flakes
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp crushed Szechuan peppercorns
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 5 minutes until the beans are blistered and crisp-tender.
Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried red chili flakes to the wok, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp crushed Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the green beans.
Step 4: Taste and season with salt as needed, then remove from heat and serve immediately as a spicy, flavorful side.