Sesame Garlic Green Beans
Elevate your side dishes with these vibrant Sesame Garlic Green Beans—a quick and flavorful recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Crisp green beans are blanched to perfection, then tossed in a savory glaze made with sesame oil, garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, and just a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Toasty sesame seeds add nutty depth, while optional red pepper flakes provide a mild kick for heat lovers. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is a deliciously healthy way to showcase fresh vegetables while keeping meal prep simple. Serve these garlicky, sesame-kissed green beans alongside your favorite mains for a delightful and nutritious pairing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends or cutting them with a knife.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Blanch the green beans by boiling them for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Immediately transfer the green beans into an ice bath (a bowl of ice water) to stop the cooking process. Drain and set them aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the mixture cook for 1-2 minutes to create the glaze.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until evenly coated. Let cook for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through and slightly caramelized in the glaze.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Transfer the sesame garlic green beans to a serving dish and garnish with additional sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2213 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1047 mg | 22% | |
*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.
