Green Beans with Peanut Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this recipe for Green Beans with Peanut Sauce, a perfect balance of vibrant, crunchy green beans and a luscious, creamy peanut sauce. Blanched to vivid perfection and quickly sautéed, the green beans maintain their crisp texture while soaking up all the rich flavors of a sauce made with smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and a touch of garlic and ginger. Topped with crushed peanuts and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also adaptable for vegan diets by swapping honey for maple syrup. Serve it as a nutritious side or a light main dish alongside steamed rice or noodles for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste salt
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, grated garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with a bit more water if needed.
In a large skillet or wok, heat a drizzle of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the blanched green beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Pour the peanut sauce over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and red pepper flakes for garnish if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and nutritious dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 852 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*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.
