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Miso Green Beans

A delicious and healthy side dish featuring green beans tossed in a savory miso sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Beans
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
Miso Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
Garnish
  • 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the cooked green beans and pour the miso sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 4gSugar: 1g

Notes

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

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