Blistered Green Beans with Miso and Sesame
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ - 2 pounds string beans trimmed and cut into 3" - 4" pieces
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or other neutral flavored light oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1½ tablespoons light miso paste
- ½ teaspoon sesame seed oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted, optional
Instructions
- Put the prepared green beans into a large microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave the beans on half power for 3 - 3½ minutes. Carefully uncover and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, miso paste, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over very high heat.
- Add the grapeseed oil to the skillet along with the prepared pre-cooked green beans.
- Allow the beans to cook and blister (do NOT stir) for approximately 2½ - 3 minutes.
- Stir gently and add the black pepper to the skillet.
- Allow the beans to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the miso sauce to the skillet.
- Stir well to coat the beans with the sauce.
- Cook for 1 - 2 minutes to heat through.
- Sprinkle the beans with sesame seeds and spoon into a serving bowl.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 3/4 cup | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 391mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g
