Dees Sesame Green Beans
Transform your next side dish into a showstopper with Dee's Sesame Green Beans, a quick and flavorful recipe that brings restaurant-quality taste to your table in just 20 minutes! Crisp-tender green beans are sautéed in aromatic toasted sesame oil, infused with the savory notes of garlic, and finished with a drizzle of low-sodium soy sauce for a perfectly balanced umami punch. A sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds adds a delightful crunch, making this dish equally stunning and satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a vibrant addition to your holiday spread, this recipe is a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, stir-fries, or grain bowls. Try Dee's Sesame Green Beans today for a side dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the stem ends.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sesame oil and garlic mixture.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 3-4 minutes, or until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook the green beans for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the green beans have developed slight browning.
Add the soy sauce, sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Transfer the sesame green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a side dish to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1122 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
