Quick Sesame Green Beans Recipe
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Quick Sesame Green Beans

By: calsmom 
"This is my interpretation of the green beans from my favorite Japanese restaurant. Serve with a grilled steak! You can omit the miso paste if you choose."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (86)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. Place the green beans into a steamer insert and set in a pot over one inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer beans to a serving bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, miso paste, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger. Pour over the green beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Footnotes

  • Toasting sesame seeds
  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly toasted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 45 | Total Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by CdlP   view full review
Mmm, mmm, mmm... I left out the miso paste and added 1/2 tsp of sesame oil. It made a huge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2006 by Maria   view full review
These were good. The recipe didn't say anything about cooking the garlic--4 raw minced cloves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by Aubrey   view full review
The recipe is probably great if you follow the directions. It is very important to use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by Rosetta   view full review
I am not a very good cook and I prepared this with frozen green beans and steamed until boiled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
Miso paste is sold in a little tub, in the cold section of the grocery store, where tofu or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
This was a last-minute decision and I didn't have fresh green beans, so I just used canned....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by boz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Really enjoyed this simple recipe. Tasted great with a bar-b-cued tri-tip (beef). Quick, just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by Spiff   view full review
Delicious! I didn't have ginger and it was just fine. Also, I used sesame oil instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by cjever19   view full review
I really like this recipe. I agree, 4 cloves of garlic is a lot even though I like garlic a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by GOODFELLA80   view full review
Nice and easy recipe. Be sure to use the low sodium soy sauce as regular is much too strong.

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