We know how it is … week after week, you’re trying to come up with dinner options that will please the entire family, that are nutritious, tasty and don’t take hours to prepare. Well, our Sichuan Green Beans with Walnuts are just the side dish to add some heat to your menu. Sizzling notes of spicy chili and pungent garlic are enough to have your family asking for seconds—plus, they’ll be getting a healthy serving of green beans, too!
Start by lightly toasting your walnuts to add texture to the dish and to bring out the nutty flavors of the walnuts. This is a key step that makes the recipe unique, because toasted walnuts also add a complementary flavor to the ginger, garlic and peppercorn accents.
After your walnuts are nice and toasty, prepare the green beans and accompanying sauce; in just minutes you’ll be dishing up a warm and delicious side dish that will help you break out of your dinner routine. See the full video below to master this recipe, or check out our collection for more dinner inspiration!