Description
These Miso Green Beans are the perfect way to elevate your veggie side game. Tossed in a savory-sweet miso glaze and finished with toasted sesame seeds, they’re crisp-tender, loaded with umami, and ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re serving them with rice bowls, grilled mains, or as a snack on their own, this plant-based side always hits the spot.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
1 tbsp white miso paste (or mellow yellow miso)
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tsp maple syrup (or agave nectar or honey)
1 tsp sesame oil
For the Green Beans:
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tsp avocado oil (or any neutral high-heat oil)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Whisk the sauce: In a small bowl, combine miso, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
Cook the green beans: In a large skillet or wok, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans and sauté for 3–4 minutes until they start to blister but are still crisp.
Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Glaze: Pour the miso sauce over the beans. Toss to coat evenly and cook for 1–2 more minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened and the beans are coated.
Finish: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 87 / Serving
- Sugar: 4g / Serving
- Sodium: 400mg / Serving
- Fat: 4g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 9g / Serving
- Fiber: 3g / Serving
- Protein: 3g / Serving