Green Beans with Peanut
Transform your ordinary side dish into a bold, savory delight with this recipe for Green Beans with Peanut. Fresh, crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and coated in a rich, velvety peanut sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist). This dish balances nutty and savory flavors with a hint of sweetness, while a splash of rice vinegar and sesame oil adds a tangy, aromatic finish. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, this quick 20-minute recipe delivers a punch of texture and flavor. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a light, satisfying main for plant-based diners, these green beans are easy to make yet undeniably impressive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. If they are long, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately immerse them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared peanut sauce to the skillet and warm it gently, stirring constantly, for about 1-2 minutes.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until they are evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, if using, for added texture and flavor.
Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2641 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*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.
