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Green beans with spicy peanut sauce is an easy appetizer or side dish that will fit nicely into any of your meals. Crisp green beans are tossed with a nutty sauce that is slightly sweet and tangy, enhanced by chili crisp for a satisfying taste. And it only takes 6 ingredients to make. {Gluten-Free Adaptable, Vegetarian}

Green Beans with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By Maggie Zhu
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Green beans with spicy peanut sauce is an easy appetizer or side dish that will fit nicely into any of your meals. Crisp green beans are tossed with a nutty sauce that is slightly sweet and tangy, enhanced by chili crisp for a satisfying taste. And it only takes 6 ingredients to make. {Gluten-Free Adaptable, Vegetarian}

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb green beans , tough ends removed
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened natural peanut butter
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic , grated
  • 2 teaspoons chili crisp
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Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and simmer until beans are cooked through but still crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, then run cold tap water over the beans to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of water, light soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Mix well. The sauce should be able to coat a spoon but not too thick. If needed, add more water to thin it out. Pour the sauce onto the green beans. Add the chili crisp over the sauce.
  • Serve at room temperature. Mix well before eating.

Notes

  1. To make this dish gluten-free: Use tamari to replace light soy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 115kcal, Carbohydrates: 7.8g, Protein: 4.2g, Fat: 8.6g, Saturated Fat: 1.6g, Sodium: 106mg, Potassium: 230mg, Fiber: 3.2g, Sugar: 2.1g, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg