Miso Tahini Green Beans
This recipe for Miso Tahini Green Beans features crisp, green beans flavored with creamy, nutty sesame, garlic and miso.
Servings 4
Calories 94kcal
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.
- Sauté 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
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg