Thai Sweet Chili Green Beans

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Thai Sweet Chili Green Beans are the perfect quick and easy side dish that sings with vibrant flavor! Fresh green beans are covered in a sweet chili glaze and topped with crushed red pepper flakes for a recipe that strikes the ideal balance between sweet and spicy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Side Dishes - Vegetables

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
2 pounds green beans ends trimmed
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Crushed red pepper flakes optional and to taste and tolerance
Salt to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add green beans and cook, stirring often or until beans are beginning to brown.
Add sweet chili sauce, broth, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Add crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

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Notes

Prep time depends upon whether you need to trim the stem end from the beans. It generally takes me about 10-15 minutes to do 2 pounds.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Sauce also works well with asparagus and broccolini.

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