Sichuan Green Beans with Walnuts

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

Total: 25 min | Yield: 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 1 pound 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 granulated sugar
• 2 to 3 medium green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds (garnish)

Instructions

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.
3. Stir in ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 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.
5. Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
6. Sprinkle with walnuts and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories130 cal Total Fat 10g Saturated Fat 1g Polyunsaturated Fat 5.338g Monounsaturated Fat 3.71g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 550mg Carbohydrates 8g Dietary Fiber 3g Added Sugars 3g Protein 3g Vitamin D 0mcg Calcium 40mg Iron 1mg Potassium 240mg

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Walnuts