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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
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 side servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds
For the miso glaze:
  • 1 1/3 Tbsp. white miso (1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. tamari
  • 2 tsp. pure maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Prepare green beans: Rinse your green beans and trim off the ends.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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!)
  4. 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!

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 Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Potassium 371mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1051IU (21%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3side 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.