This recipe for Miso Tahini Green Beans features crisp, green beans flavored with creamy, nutty sesame, garlic and miso.
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Why you'll love this recipe
This recipe for Miso Tahini Green Beans is:
Easy to make: blanch the green beans, mix the sesame sauce and lightly toss in sauteed garlic -- super simple!
Unique: these green beans are different than your typical Thanksgiving green bean casserole, with the addition of aromatic, nutty, Asian flavors.
Delicious: the creamy and savory flavor of the miso and tahini makes these beans irresistible.
Vegetarian: this side dish is suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and is gluten and dairy-free.
Never overcooked: no soggy beans or overcooked beans here! They're tender, yet crisp and lathered in flavor.
Ingredients you'll need
- fresh green beans: washed and trimmed
- white miso paste: a Japanese condiment with mild, salty flavor, used in miso soup
- Chinese sesame paste: or tahini; a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds
- sesame oil
- minced garlic
- hot water
- sesame seeds: optional
Note on types of miso
There are a few different types of miso paste -- the most common are white, yellow and red. For this recipe, you'll want to use white miso which is slightly yellow in color and has a milder taste.
You can find these ingredients at your local Asian supermarket.
How to make miso green beans
Wash and trim the green beans.
Bring a large pot of water up to a boil.
Add the trimmed beans into the water and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Drain the hot water from the beans and place the beans into an ice water bath.
When the beans are no longer warm, remove the beans and drain well, patting dry with paper towel.
In a small bowl, combine white miso paste, Chinese sesame paste (or tahini) and mix well. Add in a few tablespoons of hot water to thin out the mixture. Set aside.
In a frying pan over medium heat, add in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and minced garlic.
SautΓ© the garlic for about 1 minute, until slightly fragrant.
Add in the green beans and lightly toss to coat.
Remove from heat.
Drizzle the sesame miso sauce over the beans, toss lightly, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
How to serve
Serve the miso green beans as a Thanksgiving side along with mashed potatoes, mashed kabocha squash, prime rib, turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
You can serve them slightly warm, or chilled.
How to store
Store the miso tahini green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Miso Tahini Green Beans
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed and washed
- 1 teaspoon white miso paste
- 2 tablespoon Chinese sesame paste or tahini
- 3-4 tablespoon hot water to thin out or more depending on the consistency
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- Bring a large pot of water up to a boil.
- Add the trimmed beans into the water and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the hot water from the beans and place the beans into an ice water bath.
- When the beans are no longer warm, remove the beans and drain well, patting dry with paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine white miso paste, Chinese sesame paste (or tahini) and mix well. Add in a few tablespoons of hot water to thin out the mixture. Set aside.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and minced garlic.
- SautΓ© the garlic for about 1 minute, until slightly fragrant.
- Add in the green beans and lightly toss to coat.
- Remove from heat.
- Drizzle the sesame miso sauce over the beans, toss lightly, sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using) and serve.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
David @ Spiced
We're always looking for ways to dress up side dishes because, well, veggies are boring. Haha! This sounds delicious with the garlic, sesame and miso!!
Michelle
Indeed, this variation is such a great way to change up the flavor of green beans! Thanks David π
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
I'm not too familiar with miso - need to explore this wonderful ingredient. But I bet its potent flavour is nicely balanced by tahini!
Michelle
Thanks Ben, miso is such a delicious ingredient that replaces any need for salt in this recipe π
Tasia
These green beans look beautiful and sound delicious! I love the layering of sesame, garlic and miso; they must be fantastic!
Michelle
Thanks Tasia! The garlicy miso flavor really pairs well with these tender crisp beans π
Raymund | angsarap.net
I would definitely pair this dish with a hearty main, like roast turkey or prime rib, along with other festive sides. And the fact that it can be stored for a couple of days makes it perfect for leftovers! Itβs simple, delicious, and just a little different from the norm, exactly the kind of recipe you want to save and share.
Michelle
Thanks Raymund, the beans are so full of flavor and definitely different than your regular green bean casserole π