Description
These **Miso Green Beans** are tender-crisp, bursting with umami flavor, and coated in a glossy miso glaze that turns a simple vegetable into something extraordinary! 🥢✨ Ready in under 15 minutes, this side dish perfectly balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes — ideal for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Step 3: Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step 4: Add blanched green beans and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Step 5: Pour the miso sauce over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until the glaze thickens.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Step 7: Serve warm as a flavorful side dish to rice, tofu, or grilled proteins — your taste buds will thank you!
Notes
- 💡 Tip 1: Use white (shiro) miso for a milder flavor or red miso for a deeper, richer taste.
- 💡 Tip 2: Don’t overcook the beans — tender-crisp is key for the perfect texture.
- 💡 Tip 3: Add a dash of chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- 💡 Tip 4: Double the glaze if you love extra sauce to drizzle over rice or noodles.
- 💡 Tip 5: Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- 💡 Tip 6: Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for nutty crunch and aroma.
- 💡 Tip 7: This dish pairs beautifully with grilled salmon, teriyaki chicken, or tofu bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Asian-Inspired Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: miso green beans, healthy side dish, easy vegetable recipe, asian green beans