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Miso-Glazed Green Beans (15 Minute!)
Fresh, snappy green beans are glazed with a sweet and savory miso sauce with lots of flavor! It's a delicious side dish that's easy to prepare.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
side servings
Calories:
87 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Green bean fresh
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds
For the miso glaze:
- 1 1/3 Tbsp. white miso (1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.)
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh
- 1 Tbsp. tamari
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare green beans: Rinse your green beans and trim off the ends.
- Cook green beans: Place a large skillet (with lid), over medium-high heat, and add 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth. Once water/broth is hot, carefully add green beans and cover with lid. Steam for about 4-5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. (*Or use your own favorite method of cooking green beans.)
- Prepare the miso glaze: While the beans cook, prepare the glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine until miso clumps are dissolved. (It may take a minute!)
- Combine: When green beans are crisp-tender, drain, and immediately add them to the bowl with miso glaze. Add sesame seeds. Toss well to thoroughly combine. The sauce runs thin, so drizzle any remaining glaze over the top of the beans before serving for maximum flavor!
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Notes
- *Cooking beans: Feel free to use your own favorite method of cooking green beans for this recipe. (You can boil them for 4-5 minutes, or use a steamer basket instead.)
- Other flavors: Add freshly grated ginger or garlic to the glaze if desired.
- Recipe originally published July 2020. Updated April 2025.
Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Potassium
371mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1051IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1051IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.