Green Beans in Spicy Miso Sauce
Elevate your veggie game with these Green Beans in Spicy Miso Sauce, a vibrant side dish that perfectly balances heat, umami, and subtle sweetness. Crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried to perfection and coated in a bold miso sauce made with white miso paste, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and a hint of honey. Aromatic garlic and ginger, along with a sprinkle of red chili flakes, add layers of flavor, while sesame seeds provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is a quick, healthy, and irresistible addition to any meal, pairing beautifully with rice, noodles, or your favorite proteins. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine and fuss-free cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g green beans
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snipping off the ends. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the spicy miso sauce by whisking together the miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, and water until smooth.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cooking oil.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, until they start to become tender but still have a slight crunch. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared miso sauce over the green beans. Toss to coat the beans evenly in the sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened and the green beans are fully cooked.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot as a side dish to complement rice, noodles, or your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2271 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1304 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
