Sesame Ginger Green Beans
A 10-minute side dish recipe, green beans are steamed until crisp-tender then tossed in a fragrant sesame ginger vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans (stems trimmed about 1 pound)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon ginger root grated
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- chili garlic paste (optional)
- almond optional garnish, toasted slices
Instructions
- Place a steamer basket inside a large sauce pot and fill with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil.
- Add green beans to the pot and cover with lid. Steam until green beans are bright green and crisp-tender, about 7-9 minutes; remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and chili paste (if using). Add steamed green beans to the bowl and toss to coat. Serve with toasted almond slices.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.4g | 7% |
| Fat | 2.6g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2g | 13% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.