Green Beans with Peanut Ginger Dressing
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with these vibrant Green Beans with Peanut Ginger Dressing! Crisp, tender green beans are blanched to perfection and tossed in a luscious, homemade dressing featuring smooth peanut butter, freshly grated ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of honey. This Asian-inspired recipe is packed with bold flavors, thanks to the earthy sesame oil and a spicy kick from red pepper flakes. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, this quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight meals, holiday spreads, or a refreshing make-ahead option. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that takes your side dishes from simple to sensational!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and preserve their bright green color.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and water until smooth and well combined.
Drain the green beans thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the peanut ginger dressing over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 830 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*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.
