Asian-style Green beans
Green beans in an Asian-style sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Special Equipment
- One large pot
- Colander or strainer
- Tongs
- Knife/ Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Fresh Green beans ends trimmed off
- ¼ Cup Soy sauce or Gluten-free Tamari
- 1 Tbsp. Sesame oil
- ¼ Cup Honey or brown sugar
- 1-2 tsp. Sriracha or Garlic Chili Sauce (optional)
- To Taste Salt & pepper
- To Taste Sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning mix (optional)
Instructions
- On the stove top, bring a pot of water up to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the green beans by cutting either end off.
- Boil the green beans for about 8-10 minutes depending how “al dente” or crunchy you like them. Test one and add 2-3 more minutes if needed.
- Immediately strain the green beans in a colander and flush with cold tap water, tossing the green beans so they cool down. Set them aside.
- This is called “shocking” the green beans and help the green beans to stay a nice bright green color. If you’re not concerned with the color you could skip rinsing them.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
- On the stove top heat a medium saute an on medium-high heat. Add the sauce and bring up to a boil then turn down to a simmer stirring occasionally until the sauce has slightly thickened. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
- Add the green beans to the pan and toss to coat.
- Plate it up and top with sesame seeds. Taste a green bean and add more seasoning if needed.
- Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to a week.
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Notes
Suggestions:
- To reheat them, sautee on medium heat on the stove top for a couple of minutes tossing gently until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal