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    PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans

    Apr 2, 2020 · 26 Comments

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

    1 tsp red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves 2 TBS sesame oil

    For me the first time I ate at PF Chang’s, it was love at first bite! I was instantly smitten with their Crispy Honey Shrimp, Mongolian Beef, and the Crispy Green Beans (OMG!!) However a surprise hit for me turned out to be their Spicy Green Beans (which came to the table by accident funny enough).

    One day over the summer, my family went to PF Chang’s for lunch.  The kids always order their Crispy Green Beans, so typically, when seated, we ordered them right off the bat. One day we ordered them and something unexpected occurred.

    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 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.

    A few weeks later, my husband & I were on a Saturday morning date and we popped by the Wrightstown Farmers Market, which occurs every Saturday morning and a woman was there selling nothing but green beans.  

    Big-fat-delicious-looking green beans in small baskets.  I knew what I had to do…I had to replicate those green beans, so I did. I’d call that a sign, lol!

    Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans

    They 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!

    Ingredients to make Copycat PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans

    • 2 TBS soy sauce (I like low sodium soy sauce for cooking)
    • 1 TBS rice wine vinegar
    • 1.5 teaspoons sugar (or honey) more or less to taste
    • 1 tsp cornstarch
    • 2 TBS sesame oil
    • 12-16 ounces of green beans
    • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
    • 3 garlic cloves minced

    If you are making a couple of pounds of green beans, simply double or triple the above ingredients for the sauce. I hope you enjoy my take on PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans!

    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.

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

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

    This Bacon Jam is so good it’s ridiculous! I give it as host/hostess and food gifts during the holidays. I put it on eggs, veggies, burgers, eggs, cheese and more! AND I eat it right off the spoon, I can’t help myself!

    Steamed Green Beans with Bacon Jam - OMGosh...Transform your green beans with this simple twist!

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

    Enjoy!

    Since I am not a registered dietitian, nutritional data is provided by a WordPress plugin nutritional calculator. 

    Recipe originally published in September, 2015. Updated April, 202 with nutritional information.

    Green Beans like PF Changs Spicy Green Beans
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    5 from 10 votes

    Spicy Green Beans (PF Changs)

    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!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time6 mins
    Total Time16 mins
    Course: Sides, Vegetarian
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: Asian Green Beans, PF Changs Green Beans, spicy green beans
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Colleen Kennedy

    Ingredients

    • 2 TBS soy sauce I like low sodium for cooking
    • 1 TBS rice wine vinegar
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or honey
    • 1 tsp cornstarch
    • 12-16 ounces green beans
    • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 TBS sesame oil
    • water (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 2 TBS of water to the soy mix when you add it to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until done to your liking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3servings | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1322IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Carolyn says

      September 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      These look so great! Way better than PF Chang’s.

      Reply
    2. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      September 24, 2015 at 11:10 am

      I love their green beans! So excited I can make them at home now! These look delicious!

      Reply
    3. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

      September 24, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      These look fantastic! We don’t have a PF Changs nearby so I am definitely going to have to make these at home!

      Reply
    4. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      September 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      I’d much prefer these over the crispy light green beans. But don’t get me wrong, I’d eat those too.

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        April 8, 2016 at 9:49 pm

        Meeee too!! I love them also, a PF Changs family fav!

        Reply
    5. Colleen says

      July 21, 2016 at 2:06 am

      I replicated it based off of what I had at our PF Changs and thought they tasted similar. Hopefully even if you didn’t think they tasted similar enough to what you have had, you enjoyed them. I make them often for guests and they are always a hit. Next I need to make the Crunchy Greed Beans, mmmm!

      Reply
    6. Matt says

      February 22, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      I think the water is if you’re boiling the green beans first to get them softer. Then you drain the water and add the sauce.

      Reply
    7. Sue Ringsdorf says

      April 3, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Heading to the store, and saw these Spicy Green Beans, and KNEW I had to get the ingredients. I’m a BIG fan of spicy, so I’m definitely making them!

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        April 6, 2020 at 1:09 pm

        Awesome, enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Laura says

      April 3, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      I have a similar recipe but I’ve never used cornstarch. Such a great idea to thicken the sauce. Because – sauce – it’s everything!

      Reply
    9. Eileen Kelly says

      April 3, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect amount of kick in these green beans. I love the flavor and could eat these all day.

      Reply
    10. Ariella says

      April 3, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never had these at PF Chang’s before but happy I can try them myself at home now. Looks like a recipe that might not make it to the table, lol.

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        April 6, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Haha! Seriously!

        Reply
    11. Anne Lawton says

      April 3, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I’ve never eaten at PF Changs, but I would eat these beans any time! A recipe you can make allyear long!

      Reply
    12. Carlos at Spoonabilities says

      April 4, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love PF Chang and I tried may dish here but I haven’t tried this one yet. I will definitely try this recipe because sometimes I want to try new ways to cook green beans.

      Reply
    13. Terri says

      April 4, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      Oh how I wish we had PF Chang’s in Canada – it sounds sooo good! And thank you so much for this so I can actually try making it at home myself.

      Reply
    14. Caroline says

      April 5, 2020 at 3:48 am

      5 stars
      I do love green beans but they can get a little boring at times – this simple sauce sounds like it will really brighten them up!

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        April 6, 2020 at 1:02 pm

        A favorite! Hope you try!

        Reply
    15. Deborah Preston says

      December 2, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      I made these tonight and they were completely delicious. I had no fresh garlic so sub’d in toasted garlic chips (2 tsp) and added 1 tsp of white sesame seeds to toast with the red pepper flakes and garlic. My choice of beans is whole haricot verts. Thanks for this permanent addition to my home cooking!

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        December 3, 2020 at 9:04 am

        That’s wonderful Deborah! SO happy to hear it. Haricot verts are a delicious substitution!

        Reply
    16. Judy says

      September 3, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      These were so yummy. The only thing I did different is sub monkfruit for the sugar. So good with the skinny French beans that I am going to try it with other veggies.

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        September 9, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        Great to hear Judy!!

        Reply
    17. Jody says

      November 7, 2021 at 11:23 am

      I have a whole bag of frozen green beans can I use frozen??

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        November 12, 2021 at 12:58 pm

        I have never tried using frozen. I would say that them out, gently blot dry and go for it.

        Reply
    18. Terri Gallagher says

      December 4, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        April 4, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply

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