Miso Green Beans
These miso green beans are a flavorful and easy side dish. The savory miso paste complements the crisp-tender green beans perfectly.
Equipment
- small bowl
- whisk
- steamer basket or large pot
- serving bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the miso sauce.
Cooking
- Steam or blanch the trimmed green beans until they are crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain the green beans well and transfer them to a serving bowl.
- Pour the miso sauce over the warm green beans and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can lightly toast the sesame seeds before garnishing. Adjust the amount of miso paste to your taste preferences.