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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 75 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans (stems trimmed about 1 pound)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- chili garlic paste (optional)
- toasted almond slices (optional garnish)
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11.4g
(4%)
Protein
3.4g
(7%)
Fat
2.6g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.2g
Sodium
874mg
(36%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.