Description
Thai Sweet Chili Green Beans are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines crisp green beans with a glossy sweet chili sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice that will have your taste buds dancing. Serve it as a side or enjoy it on its own—either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour in the Thai sweet chili sauce and soy sauce, stirring to coat the beans evenly.
- Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg