Green Beans with Sesame Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant and flavorful Green Beans with Sesame Garlic! This quick and easy recipe combines the fresh, crisp snap of blanched green beans with the rich, aromatic blend of garlic, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. A drizzle of honey and optional red pepper flakes add the perfect balance of sweetness and heat, making this dish both versatile and irresistible. With just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, these sesame garlic green beans are the ideal choice for busy weeknights or as a stunning complement to your holiday feast. Packed with savory umami notes and a subtle crunch, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite on your dinner table. Perfect as a healthy side dish, it’s gluten-free, easily customizable, and bursting with bold, satisfying flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop further cooking. After a few minutes, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the garlic.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the green beans and stir well to coat evenly. If desired, add a teaspoon of honey and the red pepper flakes for a touch of sweetness and spice.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through and slightly tender.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and toss again to distribute evenly.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2971 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1226 mg | 26% | |
*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.
