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PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans

Ingredients

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  • 1216 oz fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (ideal for cooking)
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 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 green beans and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar or honey, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender but still crisp.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans. Add water and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.