Sichuan Green Beans
The aromatics for these Sichuan Style Green Beans can be used for a number of recipes. Toss in some rice, spoon over chicken or even steak. It's important to use freshly ground pepper in this recipe to get the best black pepper flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil, or avocado oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground peppercorns, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ Tablespoon sriracha
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 3 scallions, sliced- the white portion and a lot of the green
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed (french style is a nice option if you can find them)
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons oil and half of the peppercorns over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add 4 garlic, ½ Tablespoon sriracha, 1 inch ginger and 3 scallions and cook, stirring about 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Adjust rack to as close as possible to broiler and pre-heat broiler to high. In a large bowl, toss 1 pound green beans with 1 Tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil until beans are blistered and very lightly charred, 3-5 minutes. Return beans to bowl.
- Pour half of peppercorn mixture into bowl with beans. Toss to coat. Plate beans and pour remaining peppercorn mixture over the top, sprinkling with extra salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately. This dish can also be chilled and reheated easily up to a day later.
- Sichuan mixture is also delicious made and stirred with brown rice, over cooked/grilled chicken, pork and steak. Toss with pretty much any vegetables of your choice. Incredibly flavorful yet simple.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.4mg