Szechuan-Glazed Green Beans with Garlic

Crisp-tender green beans coated in a pungent, numbing Szechuan sauce with toasted garlic for an addictive vegetable side.

Cuisine: Chinese

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Trim stems from 1 lb green beans and cut into 2-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add green beans to the skillet and toss for 2 minutes to coat.
5. Step 5: Pour in the sauce mixture, then cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until beans are tender-crisp and sauce thickens to coat the beans.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.