Easy Quick Sesame Ginger Green Beans That Wow Your Taste Buds

Quick Sesame Ginger Green Beans are a vibrant side dish bursting with flavor and minimal fuss.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Green Beans

1 pound Fresh green beans Choose crisp, bright green beans for the best snap and flavor.
2 tablespoons Sesame oil Adds a nutty richness.
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated or finely minced.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Soy sauce Provides the salty, umami backbone.
1 tablespoon Rice vinegar Adds a subtle tang.
1 tablespoon Honey or brown sugar Enhances the ginger’s warmth.

Optional Garnishes

1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds For extra crunch.
2 tablespoons Chopped scallions Adds mild onion notes.

Equipment

Large skillet
pot
mixing bowl

Method

Preparing the Green Beans

Trim the green beans by snapping off both ends.
Blanch the beans in a pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water.

Making the Sauce

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl.
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cooking the Green Beans

Sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
Add the blanched beans to the skillet, tossing gently for 2 minutes.
Pour the sauce over beans and cook for 1 minute.

Garnishing

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, place cooled green beans in freezer bags. Reheat by sautéing in sesame oil.

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