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Miso Green Beans

A quick and flavorful side dish featuring fresh green beans tossed in a savory miso sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Green Beans
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
Miso Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional for sweetness
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 scallions sliced for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Green Beans
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  2. Drain the green beans in a colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Make the Miso Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the drained green beans and the miso sauce. Toss to coat and heat through for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the miso sauce.

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