Spicy Miso Green Beans
Fresh green beans are sautéed to perfection in a flavorful miso garlic sauce with just the right amount of heat. Spicy green beans with miso butter are an easy, umami-packed side dish you’ll want to make all week long!
Servings: 4
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter or use vegan butter or olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons miso paste gluten free, if needed
- 1 Tablespoon garlic chili paste or sriracha
- 1 Tablespoon honey maple syrup for vegan
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste or fresh grated ginger
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water, warmed
- 5 green onions thinly sliced
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso, ginger, chili paste, garlic, honey and broth, then set aside.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and toss to coat.
- Add the miso sauce to the green beans and stir to coat. Cover the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the green beans are bright green and al dente.
- Uncover and reduce the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
Storing Leftovers
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Reheat them on a skillet over low heat to regain the crunchy texture.
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