Green Beans with Walnut Miso Sauce
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with these Green Beans with Walnut Miso Sauce—a recipe that’s as flavorful as it is simple to make. Tender-crisp green beans are paired with a luscious, umami-packed sauce made from toasted walnuts, white miso, rice vinegar, and a hint of sesame oil. This unique combination creates a creamy and nutty dressing that clings beautifully to every bite of green bean. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes from start to finish, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a stunning addition to your holiday table. Garnish with sesame seeds for a subtle crunch and extra flair. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe that’s vegetarian, with an easy vegan option by swapping honey for maple syrup. Try this delicious dish and add a sophisticated twist to your vegetable repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Green beans
- 60 grams Walnuts
- 1.5 tablespoons White or yellow miso paste
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and wash them thoroughly.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
While the beans are cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water. Once cooked, immediately transfer the green beans into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a dry skillet, toast the walnuts over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a food processor or blender, combine the toasted walnuts, miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, and water. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a small amount of water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked and chilled green beans with the walnut miso sauce until evenly coated.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish if desired.
Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.2 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 40.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1730 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*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.
