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Sesame Ginger Green Beans

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A five ingredient and ten minute side dish recipe, green beans are steamed until crisp-tender then tossed in a fragrant sesame ginger vinaigrette.

Sesame Ginger Green Beans - a fast side dish recipe

These 5-Ingredient Sesame Ginger Green Beans are a frequent occurrence in our house, especially in the summer months when they are ripe and in season. Bursting with garlic, ginger and toasted sesame oil, each bite tastes better than the last. 

Sesame Ginger Green Beans - a quick Asian side dish recipe

Although summer won’t be here forever, this recipe works well all year long and can be adapted to whatever vegetable you can get your hands on at your farm stand or grocery store. In fact, we use this recipe all the time with broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus and more.

Ginger Sesame Green Beans - a healthy side dish recipe

For added protein and a crunchy texture, I like to sprinkle the dish with toasted almond slices right before serving. The healthy fats in the nuts not only add flavor but also help your body absorb the nutrients in the beans. Win win!

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Sesame Ginger Green Beans - a fast side dish recipe

Sesame Ginger Green Beans

Liz Della Croce
A 10-minute side dish recipe, green beans are steamed until crisp-tender then tossed in a fragrant sesame ginger vinaigrette.
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 15 minutes
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Servings4

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Place a steamer basket inside a large sauce pot and fill with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Add green beans to the pot and cover with lid. Steam until green beans are bright green and crisp-tender, about 7-9 minutes; remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and chili paste (if using). Add steamed green beans to the bowl and toss to coat. Serve with toasted almond slices.

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Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 2.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Sodium: 874mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g


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14 responses to “Sesame Ginger Green Beans”

  1. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Can I use thawed vegetables? Like a spring medley or stir fry mix?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes you could definitely do that!

  2. Dana Citrowski Avatar
    Dana Citrowski

    I made this tonight (to bring with me tomorrow for Thanksgiving.) I will tell you it is delicious warm! That’s how we will probably serve it! Not sure where the “vinaigrette” comes from as the recipe calls for no vinegar! I think a touch of Balsamic Vinegar would be good if you’re making a chilled salad–but this is just too good warm!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Ahh so sorry about that it’s supposed to have 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar! I just revised the recipe. So glad you enjoyed it!!!!!

  3. Sheila Avatar
    Sheila

    Looks fantastic! Been looking for a great green bean recipe forever.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s so easy and good Sheila!

  4. nancyabc Avatar
    nancyabc

    I got your email about travel and wondered if you had gone to the Henry Ford museum??
    I never heard of anyone that has gone but I also heard it was a very interesting place.
    I heard it’s a good place for families and I was wondering if it was worth a trip for a single person.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You know that’s a great suggestion!!! We took our oldest there once but it’s been ages and he was pretty young. That’s a great idea!! Thank you so much!

  5. sheila Avatar
    sheila

    OOOh man! You know how I love me some ginger…these look amazing.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I am such a ginger freak!! I know you are too! xoxox

  6. thalia Avatar
    thalia

    love how easy these green beans are to make! such a perfect summer side.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      So easy and good!

  7. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It Avatar
    Marina @ A Dancer’s Live-It

    Oh how I wish summer could stay forever….at least we have these green beans, you’re right! ;) I love the recipes that require 10 minutes!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh how i wish it could too!!!!