Savory Sesame Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these Savory Sesame Green Beans, a flavorful balance of tender-crisp vegetables and a tangy garlic-soy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and packs a punch with toasted sesame seeds, a drizzle of honey, and an optional kick of red pepper flakes. Blanched to preserve their vibrant green hue and stir-fried to perfection in a sesame and olive oil mix, these green beans effortlessly combine texture and taste. Ideal as a versatile side for Asian-inspired meals or a light vegetarian entrée, this dish is sure to impress with its healthy, bold flavors and irresistible aroma.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the soy sauce and honey, mixing well to create a savory sauce.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but still crisp.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the green beans and, if desired, add red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
Season with black pepper to taste. Adjust salt if needed, keeping in mind the soy sauce adds saltiness.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2213 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1104 mg | 24% | |
*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.
