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April 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Chili Garlic Green Beans

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Chili Garlic Green Beans with an Asian flare are one of PF Changs most popular side dishes. Now you can make these tasty vegetables at home!

Chili Garlic Green Beans with an Asian flair are one of PF Changs most popular side dishes. Now you can make these tasty vegetables at home!

Chili Garlic Green Beans with an Asian flair are one of PF Changs most popular side dishes. Now you can make these tasty vegetables at home!

One of my family's favorite chain restaurants is PF Changs and we each order the same dishes whenever we go. Some of our favorite menu items include Lettuce Wraps, Honey Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Banana Spring Rolls.

However, no matter what we end up getting I always have to order a side of their appetizer Chili Garlic Green Beans. I just LOVE them and could eat these as a meal itself. 

Green beans are my favorite vegetable as you can probably tell by the amount of recipes I have for them. Green Beans with Tomato and Garlic, Semi-Homemade Green Bean Casserole, and plain old Sea Salt Roasted Green Beans are my top picks, but now that I've replicated PF Changs version, I think these are my new favorite! 

Chili Garlic Green Beans

What do you need to make Chili Garlic Green Beans?

For this recipe you'll need fresh green beans, Sesame and Canola oil, garlic, scallions, chili paste, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and water.

If you like your food on the "hot" side, you can also add some red pepper flakes as a garnish. I also recommend that you do not use frozen or canned green beans for this dish.

You may get the flavor, but you'll definitely be missing that "crunch" of a fresh green bean. 

Chili Garlic Green Beans with an Asian flare are one of PF Changs most popular side dishes. Now you can make these tasty vegetables at home!

How do you partially cook Green Beans?

First you want to blanch or steam your green beans for 1-2 minutes to partially cook them. The sauce you'll be making will cook the beans the rest of the way. Here are directions for both: 

  1. Blanch: Bring a pot of water to a boil; then drop in the green beans. Allow to cook 1-2 minutes; then remove them with a slotted spoon or drain them in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking. 
  2. Steam: Add water to the bottom of a double boiler; then add the green beans to the top perforated portion. Put the lid on the pot and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, allow the beans to steam 1-2 minutes until they turn a bright green; then remove from the heat and run under cold water to stop them from cooking. 

Chili Garlic Green Beans with an Asian flair are one of PF Changs most popular side dishes. Now you can make these tasty vegetables at home!

How do you prepare PF Changs Chili Garlic Green Beans?

First, you'll want to make the sauce by combining chili paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and water in a bowl and whisk until smooth; set aside. 

Next, heat the oils in a large skillet; then add the garlic and sautƩ for 1 minute. Add the green beans and scallions, along with the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the green beans are coated.

Remove the green beans, place them in a serving bowl and garnish with extra red pepper flakes, if desired. 

Chili Garlic Green Beans with an Asian flair are one of PF Changs most popular side dishes. Now you can make these tasty vegetables at home!

That's it! These green beans tasted just like the version at PF Changs and I know I'll be making these all the time. Serve them with your favorite Asian meal or eat them all by themselves (I won't judge!). ~Enjoy! 

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Chili Garlic Green Beans

Chili Garlic Green Beans (PF Changs Copycat)

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Chili Garlic Green Beans with an Asian flair are one of PF Changs most popular side dishes. Now you can make these tasty vegetables at home!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Vegetables
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans

  • 1 lb. Fresh Green Beans, trimmed
  • 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp. Canola Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. Scallions, chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

For the Sauce

  • 1 tsp. Chili Paste
  • 3 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Cornstarch
  • ¼ c. Cold Water

Instructions
 

For the Green Beans

  • Partially cooking the green beans either one of two ways: blanching or steaming.
    To Blanch: Bring a pot of water to a boil; then drop in the green beans. Allow to cook 1-2 minutes; then remove them with a slotted spoon or drain them in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking.Ā 
    To Steam: Add water to the bottom of a double boiler; then add the green beans to the top perforated portion. Put the lid on the pot and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, allow the beans to steam 1-2 minutes until they turn a bright green; then remove from the heat and run under cold water to stop them from cooking.Ā Ā 
  • Heat the oils in a large skillet; then add the garlic and sautĆ© for 1 minute.

For the Sauce

  • Add the green beans and scallions along with the prepared sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the green beans are coated. Remove the green beans, place them in a serving bowl and garnish with extra red pepper flakes, if desired.Ā 
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth; set aside.Ā 

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 408mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 859IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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