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Miso Green Beans Recipe

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A savory and slightly sweet stir-fried green bean dish featuring a umami-packed miso sauce, perfect as a quick and flavorful side for any meal. This recipe highlights crisp-tender green beans coated with a delicious blend of white miso, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil, garnished with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and aroma.

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon white miso
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or agave nectar or honey)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Green Beans

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil (or other neutral oil with high smoke point)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil until fully combined and smooth, ensuring a well-emulsified flavorful sauce.
  2. Trim and Cut Green Beans: Rinse the green beans, trim off the ends, and cut any particularly long beans in half on a diagonal for a more appealing presentation and even cooking.
  3. Heat the Pan: Place a large wok or enameled cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to become very hot before adding oil to maximize searing and flavor development. If using stainless steel skillet, prepare to add a bit more oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Add Oil and Green Beans: Pour in the avocado oil and heat briefly until shimmering. Add the green beans, stirring to coat them completely with the oil. Spread them evenly in the skillet.
  5. Cook Green Beans: Let the green beans cook undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every 45 seconds or so, until they develop slight charred spots and are just tender when pierced with a fork. This produces a smoky, crisp-tender texture.
  6. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds. Be careful to avoid burning the garlic as it can turn bitter quickly.
  7. Combine Sauce and Sesame Seeds: Pour the prepared miso sauce over the green beans, add the toasted sesame seeds, and toss everything together to coat the beans thoroughly.
  8. Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the miso green beans immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • White miso can be substituted with yellow miso or chickpea miso for different flavor depths.
  • Soy sauce can be replaced with tamari for gluten-free option or coconut aminos for a soy-free alternative.
  • Maple syrup can be swapped with agave nectar or honey, noting honey is not vegan.
  • Use avocado oil or any neutral oil with a high smoke point to prevent burning during high-heat cooking.
  • Enamel cast iron skillet is preferred for maintaining even heat and handling high temperatures well.

Keywords: miso green beans, stir fry green beans, Asian side dish, quick vegetable recipe, vegan side dish

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