Szechuan Garlicky Green Beans
by Brava Chef Annie
Servings
2-4
Active Time
~5 min
Total Time
~12 min 20 sec
About this Recipe
Szechuan Green Beans are known for both their flavor and cooking method—“dry frying” the green beans in a hot wok or saute pan until they begin to brown. Here, green beans are cooked until tender and slightly browned, then tossed in a sauce that hits all the right notes—savory, subtly sweet, with a hint of spice. Scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and honey add a punch of flavor. Chili paste adds a welcome heat, but leave it out if you’re not a fan of spice. Prepare the sauce while the green beans cook, and toss it all together right before serving.
About this Recipe
Szechuan Green Beans are known for both their flavor and cooking method—“dry frying” the green beans in a hot wok or saute pan until they begin to brown. Here, green beans are cooked until tender and slightly browned, then tossed in a sauce that hits all the right notes—savory, subtly sweet, with a hint of spice. Scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and honey add a punch of flavor. Chili paste adds a welcome heat, but leave it out if you’re not a fan of spice. Prepare the sauce while the green beans cook, and toss it all together right before serving.
Ingredients
- ¾ lbs green beans, trimmed
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons diced fresh ginger
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2½ teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili paste (sambal olek) or sriracha (optional)
From Your Pantry
cooking oil
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
Equipment
Brava metal tray
small saucepan
large bowl
Nutrition Information
Allergens: Soy, Wheat (Gluten)
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1
Prep green beans
- Toss green beans with cooking oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Evenly spread green beans across zones 1, 2, and 3 on the Brava metal tray.
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2
Cook green beans
- Slide metal tray into top shelf.
- Select “Szechuan Garlicky Green Beans” on your Brava touchscreen and follow instructions.
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3
Make sauce
- While green beans cook, prepare sauce.
- In small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add scallions, garlic, and ginger over medium heat. Saute for several minutes, until softened.
- Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and garlic chili paste, if using, to saucepan and stir to combine, cook for about 1 minute. Turn off heat.
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4
Serve
- When green beans are done cooking, transfer to large bowl and toss with sauce, and serve.
