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Miso Tahini Green Beans
This recipe for Miso Tahini Green Beans features crisp, green beans flavored with creamy, nutty sesame, garlic and miso.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian , American , Canadian
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed and washed
- 1 teaspoon White miso paste
- 2 tablespoon Chinese sesame paste or tahini
- 3-4 tablespoon hot water to thin out or more depending on the consistency
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- Bring a large pot of water up to a boil.
- Add the trimmed beans into the water and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the hot water from the beans and place the beans into an ice water bath.
- When the beans are no longer warm, remove the beans and drain well, patting dry with paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine white miso paste, Chinese sesame paste (or tahini) and mix well. Add in a few tablespoons of hot water to thin out the mixture. Set aside.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and minced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, until slightly fragrant.
- Add in the green beans and lightly toss to coat.
- Remove from heat.
- Drizzle the sesame miso sauce over the beans, toss lightly, sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using) and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
789IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.