Best 10 Spicy Sauteed Green Beans Recipes

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Spicy sauteed green beans are a flavorful and vibrant dish that can add a kick to any meal. This classic side or main dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, depending on your desired level of heat. Whether you prefer a mild or fiery spice, this versatile dish can be customized to suit your taste. With the right combination of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS



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I modified this recipe to be less oily. It is almost as good as take-out Chinese green beans. It tastes wonderful with ham and a baked yam.

Provided by Tasha

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 23m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 910.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

SPICY SAUTEED GREEN BEANS



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These bright-green beans help create a classic backdrop to the Thanksgiving bird, whether you're serving roasted turkey breast for a few or a whole turkey for many.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallot (2 medium shallots)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add green beans, and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer green beans to ice-water bath until well chilled, then drain and pat dry. (Blanched green beans will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 day.)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and red-pepper flakes, and cook until shallots are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green beans, tossing to coat, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

SPICY GREEN BEAN SAUTE



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Perk up everyday green beans with this snappy saute recipe. Cayenne pepper gives the beans a little kick and onion and chopped sweet red pepper add a boost of flavor. From the April/May 2003 Taste of Home's Light & Tasty magazine.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, teriyaki sauce and cayenne pepper until smooth; set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the green beans, onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger in oil until crisp-tender.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened.

SPICY GREEN BEAN SAUTE



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Perk up everyday green beans with this snappy saute recipe from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. "It's great alongside thinly sliced beef or chicken," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, teriyaki sauce and pepper until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the green beans, onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger in oil until crisp-tender. stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted and hot, add the green beans and bell pepper and toss to coat. Add the red pepper flakes and some salt and toss again. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

SPICY GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup clarified butter or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 small green peppers such as jalapeno or serrano, stems and seeds removed, minced
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound green beans, tough ends removed
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 cup clarified butter or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 small green peppers such as jalapeno or serrano, stems and seeds removed, minced
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound green beans, tough ends removed
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the butter or oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, peppers, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, water, salt, and stir well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and cook uncovered, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and adjust seasoning, to taste.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the butter or oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, peppers, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, water, salt, and stir well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and cook uncovered, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and adjust seasoning, to taste.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS TWO WAYS



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Depending on which roast you're making, the green beans can be sauteed with garlic and shallots to serve with the crown roast of pork or with chili garlic paste to go with the pomegranate-glazed goose.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons coarse salt
3 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 shallots, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
4 garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons)
Coarse salt, to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 1/2 teaspoons chili bean paste or chili garlic paste
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Coarse salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice water, and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add salt. Add half the beans, return to a boil, and cook until bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining green beans. (Blanched green beans can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)
  • For shallot-garlic green beans: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Add green beans, raise heat to medium-high, and cook until heated through and beginning to brown in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt. Serve immediately.
  • For Asian-style green beans: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add green beans, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add chili paste and sugar, and stir until well coated. Season with salt. Serve immediately.

SPICY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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This is a great dish we have at a local chinese restaurant that I came home and played with. They're an excellent side dish. I store some thai peppers in oil that I use in place of the olive oil but regular olive oil is fine. This recipe is great if you cube up a chicken breast into 1/2" cubes and add it also.

Provided by KandB

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided
1/2-1 lb green beans, fresh
1/2 teaspoon dried hot peppers, finely diced or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 dash kosher salt

Steps:

  • Wash and cut stems off green beans. Heat up skillet with 2 T olive oil. When hot toss in half the garlic. Just as it starts to pop add sesame oil and green beans and toss until lightly coated. As green beans warm up add soy and pepper flakes. Toss lightly and cover over med-low heat until green beans are tender.
  • When green beans are tender and almost ready, add remaining garlic, salt to taste and continue to cook until garlic is toasty.
  • Remove and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 235.4, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.6

SPICY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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I created this recipe while trying to reproduce a dish served at my favorite Chinese restaurant. These come very close and use just a few handy ingredients.-Jennifer Hoeft, Thorndale, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the beans, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt in oil for 10-12 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SPICY GREEN BEANS



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The flavors of this side dish are intense! It is great as a starter to an Asian menu, or as a significant addition to a light stir-fry meal.

Provided by COOKOFTHEHOUSE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Arrange a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water, and steam the green beans 3 to 4 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic, garlic chili sauce, and honey.
  • Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce mixture. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes, or until the liquid is nearly evaporated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 513 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the beans by snapping off the ends or cutting them off with a knife.
  • If the beans are thick, you can cut them in half or thirds lengthwise for more even cooking.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the beans. This will help them sear and develop a slightly crispy texture.
  • Stir the beans frequently while cooking to prevent them from burning.
  • Add the aromatics, such as garlic, ginger, and onion, towards the end of cooking to prevent them from burning.
  • Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the beans immediately as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Sautéed green beans are a quick and easy side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them spicy, garlicky, or simply seasoned, there is a sautéed green bean recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give sautéed green beans a try.

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