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The Best Spicy Vegan Green Beans

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces fresh trimmed green beans
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 ½ tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tsp diced/minced garlic or measure with your heart
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • chinese five spice (optional) to taste
  • red pepper flakes or thai chili flakes (optional) to taste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 lime juiced
  • vegan butter or neutral oil for cooking

Instructions

Par-cook the green beans

  • Place green beans in a large bowl with about 1 cup water. Cover with a paper towel and microwave for 5-6 minutes. (If they don't fit well, break into two smaller batches to avoid overcrowding).
    Drain the green beans and let them steam dry for ~5 mins.

Blister/sear green beans & add sauce

  • Heat a generous amount of vegan butter or neutral oil over medium high heat in a large/wide sauté pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, chili crisp, garlic, salt, pepper, chinese five spice, chili flakes, and cornstarch.
  • Add the green beans to the pan. Allow them to sizzle and blister for ~3 mins undisturbed. Give them a toss and them let them cook for ~3 more mins.
    Give them a test to see if they are to your preferred texture. If you want them softer or more blistered, you can continue cooking for a few more minutes. I prefer them slightly soft but not mushy/still having some bite.
  • Once you're happy with the texture, slightly lower the heat and add the sauce. Toss the beans in the sauce for about 60 seconds, until well coated.
  • Top with sesame oil, fresh lime juice, and enjoy!