Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans Quick Sesame Green Beans 4.3 (166) 115 Reviews 12 Photos This is my interpretation of the green beans from my favorite Japanese restaurant. Serve with a grilled steak! You can omit the miso paste if you choose. Recipe by calsmom Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce ½ tablespoon miso paste ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Directions Place the green beans into a steamer insert and set in a pot over one inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer beans to a serving bowl. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, miso paste, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger. Pour over the green beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Toasting sesame seeds Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly toasted. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 45 Calories 1g Fat 7g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 45 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Sodium 351mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 1g Protein 2g Vitamin C 11mg 53% Calcium 52mg 4% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 170mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved