Sichuan Green Beans with Walnuts

By California Walnuts
Total Time
25 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
about 3/4 cup
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Side

DESCRIPTION

These Sichuan Green Beans are packed with spicy flavor from chili garlic sauce, ginger and Sichuan peppercorns. Walnuts add toasty flavor and texture.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Calories
130
Total Fat
10
Saturated Fat
1
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.338
Monounsaturated Fat
3.71
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
550
Carbohydrates
8
Dietary Fiber
3
Added Sugars
3
Protein
3
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
40
Iron
1
Potassium
240

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1 (2-inch) long narrow piece fresh ginger, peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 medium greens onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds (garnish)

Preparation

  1. Place walnuts in a large skillet and cook over medium heat for a few minutes to lightly toast; remove and set aside.
  2. Add oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add green beans and cook for a few minutes or until just starting to soften, tossing frequently. Stir in ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add soy sauce, garlic, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, peppercorns and sugar; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until some of the excess liquid has cooked off and green beans are saucy and crisp-tender. Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
  4. Sprinkle with walnuts and sesame seeds.