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3.9 from 21 votes

Heavenly Green Beans

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans , trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 /2 cup finely minced onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
  • 1/4 /4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add sesame seeds; cook and stir until sesame seeds are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Mix soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha hot sauce, and allspice into onion mixture. Add green beans and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Source: slightly adapted from Allrecipes. Reduced soy sauce.