Description
Miso green beans bring a delightful Asian-inspired twist to your veggie side that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Roasted until crisp and glazed with savory umami goodness, these green beans deliver a simple yet seriously addictive flavor punch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh green beans
Sauce Components:
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Craft a silky sauce by vigorously whisking 1 tablespoon white miso paste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl until perfectly blended.
- Activate a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until scorching hot. Drizzle 2 teaspoons avocado oil across the surface.
- Tumble 1 pound trimmed green beans into the sizzling pan. Spread them evenly, allowing each bean to touch the hot surface directly.
- Stir green beans occasionally during 3-5 minutes of cooking, ensuring they develop light char marks and reach a crisp-tender texture.
- Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves across the beans and rapidly stir for 30 seconds, preventing any burning.
- Stream the prepared miso sauce over the beans, tossing gently to create an even, glistening coating.
- Scatter 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds across the beans for a nutty crunch and visual appeal.
- Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a serving dish, capturing the beans while they’re piping hot and perfectly glazed.
Notes
- Work with very hot beans to get a nice char without overcooking, which keeps them crisp and bright green.
- Sesame oil adds deep flavor, so choose a high-quality brand for the best taste in your glaze.
- Use a wok or wide skillet to ensure beans spread out and caramelize instead of steaming.
- Toasted sesame seeds provide a wonderful nutty crunch, so don’t skip this final garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 116 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg