Description
This Miso Green Beans recipe offers a quick and flavorful side dish featuring green beans sautéed in a savory miso-based sauce. Enhanced with garlic, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, these green beans are slightly blackened and tender, making a perfect complement to any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a nutritious and delicious vegetable dish.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or agave nectar or honey for non-vegan)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil (or other neutral oil with high smoke point)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil until well combined to create a flavorful miso sauce.
- Prep the Green Beans: Trim the green beans by cutting off the ends. For longer green beans, cut them in half diagonally to ensure a nicer presentation and even cooking.
- Heat the Pan: Place a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, enameled cast iron is preferred for better heat retention at high temperatures. Add avocado oil once the pan is very hot.
- Cook the Green Beans: Add the green beans to the hot oil and stir to coat them evenly. Spread them out in a single layer to allow proper searing. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every 45 seconds, until green beans are slightly blackened and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn the garlic as this will impart bitterness.
- Toss with Sauce and Seeds: Pour in the prepared miso sauce and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the green beans. Toss everything together so the beans are well coated, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Serve: Serve the miso green beans immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a soy-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- If vegan, use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
- Using enameled cast iron or a wok helps achieve better searing on the green beans.
- Be cautious not to overcook the green beans to maintain a crisp-tender texture.
- Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch, but can be omitted if unavailable.
