Chinese Peppered Green Beans

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 15

Chinese Peppered Green Beans Recipe

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons green peppercorns , drained
	1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 pound Chinese yardlong beans
	4 cloves garlic , finely chopped
	2 teaspoons brown sugar
	1 small red chile pepper , seeded and chopped fine
	2 tablespoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

113

Sugar

Fat

Chinese Peppered Green Beans are a classic dish from southwestern China, known as Sichuan-style green beans. It is a delicious dish that combines the taste of crunchy fresh greens with tastes that are spicy, smoky, and popping minty heat from peppercorns. The dish is considered a staple in most Chinese households and is made with fresh green beans and garlic. It is an easy-to-make dish that can add bold flavors to a regular meal. Green beans are high in fibre, calcium, vitamin C, K and A, and are perfect to add to a healthy and balanced diet. Additionally, green peppercorns are known for their subtle spiciness and provide anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits.

Instructions

1.	Wash the Chinese yardlong green beans and cut off both ends.
2.	Crush green peppercorns in a mortar and pestle.
3.	Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat.
4.	Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5.	Add the green beans and brown sugar and sauté for 2 minutes.
6.	Add water and red chile pepper and stir until the water is absorbed.
7.	Stir in the crushed green peppercorns and chopped cilantro and cook for an additional minute.

PROS

Chinese Peppered Green Beans are packed with bold flavors and spices and are perfect to add as a side-dish for any Chinese meal.
The beans are low in calories, high in fibre, provide calcium, vitamin C, K and A, and are cholesterol-free.

CONS

The green beans have a spicy and pungent taste due to the peppercorns, which may not be everyone’s taste preference.
Additionally, the beans need to be cooked and sautéed at a high temperature, which may lead to oil splatters.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Victoria Jarzabkowski, a clinical nutritionist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, says Chinese yardlong beans are rich in microbiome-enhancing fiber, low in calories, and packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, and potassium. Additionally, green peppercorns are high in antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory properties, and help in aiding digestion.