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PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans

PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans
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PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans are a vibrant, flavorful side dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine into your home kitchen. With fresh green beans coated in a sweet-and-spicy sauce infused with garlic and ginger, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. The combination of low-sodium soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes creates a tantalizing flavor profile that will leave everyone craving more. This dish not only delivers on taste but is also visually stunning, making it an ideal addition to any dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 12–16 oz fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice apple vinegar
  • 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar or honey
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Trim the ends off the fresh green beans and rinse them under cool water.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, sugar or honey, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Heat the toasted sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Sauté minced garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften but remain crisp.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture along with water; stir to coat evenly.
  7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

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