If you enjoy green beans or dining at PF Chang's, you may enjoy my copycat version of PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans. It's an easy vegetarian recipe with big flavor. A happy mistake led me to this delicious green bean recipe!

Spicy Green Beans recipe tastes just like PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans

When we go to PF Chang's the kids always order Crispy Green Beans, so typically, when seated, we ordered them right off the bat. Green beans did come out from the kitchen, however, they were not the crispy coated green beans we expected. Instead, out came Spicy Green Beans.

The kiddos immediately gave the plate the sink eye (as did I, not going to lie), lol. So our waiter said to just keep them and that he would bring the kids out the Crispy' Green Beans right away.

Let me tell you! THAT was such a deeeelicious mistake! Boy were those Spicy Asian Green Beans good. I wondered how in the world they could have escaped my food-radar all this time. 'Cause...ya know, I have been to PF Chang's quite-a-bit over the years.

I love Asian flavors, so making green beans with Asian sauce is something I go crazy for now!

I had to replicate those green beans, so I did.

PF Chang's copycat recipe Spicy Green Beans is low calorie and easy to make

The spicy green beans were delicious...exactly the taste and texture we wanted. I don't have a wok (I used to back in the day) but they came out perfect!

These Spicy Green Beans are easy to make and would compliment a host of proteins or good enough to be eaten on their own. If you want to take your beans and kick them up a notch...try them!

Table of Contents

Spicy Green Beans Recipe Ingredients

soy sauce (I like low sodium soy sauce for cooking)
rice wine vinegar
sugar (or honey) more or less to taste
cornstarch
2 TBS sesame oil
green beans
red pepper flakes
garlic cloves
water

Tips

If you are making a couple of pounds of green beans, simply double or triple the above ingredients for the sauce so you have plenty.
Same goes for if you want to serve the green beans over rice. Make extra sauce for the rice.
Cook the beans to the level you enjoy. Crisp tender or more wilted, either way is delicious!

Variations

If you enjoy green beans (or need them to disguise as I do) Check out these Harissa Green Beans I made for a site I recipe develop for - They were different & scrumptious!
Another way I enjoy green beans is by making these super simple Cajun Green Beans. Easy and low cal! You can use Cajun or Blackening Seasoning. Char them as much or as little as you wish.
Or you can go with the tried and true Skillet Green Beans, which in my opinion have so much flavor and go with eveything!

Cajun Green Beans recipe Healthy, delicious and just 2 ingredients to make!

I also make Steamed Green Beans with Bacon Jam....I mean why not?

If you enjoy Asian flavors, try these Grilled Chicken Wings Asian Style.

Let me know if you try out any of these easy green bean recipes!

Enjoy! XO - Colleen

Since I am not a registered dietitian, nutritional data is provided by a WordPress plugin nutritional calculator. Recipe originally published in September, 2015. Updated January, 2023 with nutritional information and text.

Green Beans like PF Changs Spicy Green Beans

Spicy Green Beans (PF Changs)

Colleen Kennedy

This is my favorite way to enjoy green beans at home. Spicy Green Beans recipe similar to PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans. Full of flavor and crisp tender (or cooked to your liking). These may become your new favorite veggie!

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Course Sides, Vegetarian

Cuisine Asian

Servings people

Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients

2 TBS soy sauce I like low sodium for cooking
1 TBS rice wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons sugar or honey
1 teaspoon cornstarch
12-16 ounces green beans
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves minced
2 TBS sesame oil
3 TBS water (more as needed)

Instructions

Mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
Prep your green beans by snipping off any ends that need it.
In your large skillet (or wok if you have one), heat your oil on medium heat for about 30 seconds, add in your garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add in your green beans and cook until either crisp tender or more wilted, whichever is your preference. Depending on the size of your green beans 3-5 minutes. Add Tablespoons of water as needed to help steam/cook the green beans and prevent garlic from burning.
Once beans are done to your liking, pour in your soy sauce mixture. coat with sauce and continue to cook for another 30-60 seconds or until sauce thickens..
Serve & enjoy!

Notes

If you enjoy your beans completely cooked vs a little crisp-tender, add 1-2 TBS more water to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes longer or until done to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 3servingsCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 522mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1322IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Asian Green Beans, PF Changs Green Beans, spicy green beans

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