Spicy Green Beans With Peanuts Recipes

SAUCY STOVETOP THAI GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add in 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil and garlic, saute for 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. Immediately add in green beans; stir frequently until beans are slightly golden brown, about 5-8 minutes.
• While the beans are cooking, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, add soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, ginger, vinegar, red pepper flakes and water. Stir to combine.
• One green beans are cooked and slightly golden and al dente, reduce heat to low and pour sauce over the beans. Stir to coat the beans, then cover and simmer for a few minutes to allow the beans to continue cooking.
• Taste and add salt, if necessary. Garnish with sliced green onion, sesame seeds and a tablespoon or two of cashews.

SPICY GREEN BEANS WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Saute 1 pound trimmed, halved green beans in peanut oil over high heat until browned, 5 to 6 minutes; remove. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 6 dried chiles de arbol and 1/4 cup chopped peanuts; cook 30 seconds. Add the green beans, 3 chopped scallions and 1 teaspoon each sugar and Asian chili-garlic sauce; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS IN SPICY PEANUT SAUCE!

Steps:

• Bring the rice and water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Place green beans in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp.
• Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• Mix the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, chile paste, lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook and stir 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
• Mix in the green beans and rice.
• Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and peanuts.

SPICY GARLIC-SESAME GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame chili oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
• Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in sauce and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking until beans have reached the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt, if desired, before serving.

GREEN BEANS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash the beans and remove the strings. Cook in a small amount of boiling water 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
• Combine 1/2 cup water, creamy peanut butter, ginger, and ground red pepper. Set aside.
• Saute garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Add reserved peanut butter mixture and salt; stir well. Add the reserved beans; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until the beans are tender and the mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.