Green Vegetables with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant recipe for Green Vegetables with Sesame Ginger Dressing—a perfect balance of fresh, crisp textures and bold, tangy flavors. Featuring nutrient-packed ingredients like broccoli florets, green beans, snow peas, and tender spinach leaves, this dish is blanched to perfection to maintain its vivid color and crunch. Tossed in a delightful homemade dressing of sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, these greens are elevated to a new level of savory satisfaction. Finished with toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of nuttiness, this side dish is not only quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes but also loaded with wholesome goodness. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a healthy addition to your meal prep rotation, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Broccoli florets
- 200 grams Green beans
- 150 grams Snow peas
- 100 grams Spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Blanch the broccoli florets, green beans, and snow peas in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are vibrant green and slightly tender.
Quickly transfer the blanched vegetables to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, toasted sesame seeds, salt, and water until fully combined.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the blanched vegetables with the fresh spinach leaves.
Drizzle the sesame ginger dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
Transfer the dressed vegetables to a serving platter or individual bowls.
Sprinkle additional sesame seeds on top as a garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious sesame ginger green vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2473 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*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.
