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Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad

These Sesame Ginger Green Beans are so easy and almost completely make-ahead. Just throw them together at the last minute and expect rave reviews!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds haricots verts or slender green beans trimmed, if using regular beans
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or other neutral tasting oil oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced or grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1 cup tiny frozen peas thawed
  • 2 teaspoons light sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water (I do this right in my sink.) Have a large strainer ready to drain the beans.
  2. While water is heating, prepare sauce (glaze) by combining oil, ginger, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and Sriracha in a small bowl.
  3. Add beans to boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally (if your beans are really small and thin, only cook for 3½ minutes). Drain well and immediately plunge into the bowl of ice water (this will stop the cooking process) then drain again and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Shake strainer occasionally to remove as much water as possible.
  4. Spread drained beans out on several thicknesses of paper toweling or a clean kitchen towel and pat to dry as much as possible. At this point, beans can be wrapped in dry paper towels, placed in a ziplock bag and refrigerated till just before serving.
  5. When ready to serve, heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add sauce and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and starting to thicken slightly.
  6. Add green beans and stir gently for 2-3 minutes or until veggies are glazed and warmed through. Add peas and sprinkle with about ½ teaspoon of kosher or regular salt and a generous grind of fresh pepper. Stir again for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with light and black sesame seeds. Serve hot, cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and extra tips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 377mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1230IU (25%) Vitamin C 28.6mg (32%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% Daily Value*

Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 377mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1230IU 25%
Vitamin C 28.6mg 32%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.