Green Beans with Peanut

Transform your ordinary side dish into a bold, savory delight with this recipe for Green Beans with Peanut. Fresh, crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and coated in a rich, velvety peanut sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist). This dish balances nutty and savory flavors with a hint of sweetness, while a splash of rice vinegar and sesame oil adds a tangy, aromatic finish. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, this quick 20-minute recipe delivers a punch of texture and flavor. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a light, satisfying main for plant-based diners, these green beans are easy to make yet undeniably impressive.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. If they are long, cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 3

Drain the green beans and immediately immerse them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared peanut sauce to the skillet and warm it gently, stirring constantly, for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until they are evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, if using, for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	628.1 grams (628.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	753

Total Fat 48.50g	62%
Saturated Fat 8.30g	42%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2641mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 68.00g	25%
Dietary Fiber 20.30g	73%
Total Sugars 37.40g
Protein 28.10g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261mg	20%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1533mg	33%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 33.1%