Chinese Peppered Green Beans

Name: Chinese Peppered Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
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

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Bright, crisp and spicy with crushed green peppercorns, fresh red chile pepper and garlic, these green beans will add lots of flavor and color to your meal. If you can't find Chinese yardlong or 'snake' beans, then regular green beans will do just fine.

Recipe by Annabel

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

3 mins

Total Time:

13 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Directions

In a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. Stir in the cilantro.
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. Stir-fry for 45 seconds. Pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

69	Calories
2g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 69
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 144mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 277mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.