Miso-Glazed Asian Green Beans
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok For high-heat sautéing. A cast iron skillet also works great if you want some blistering on the beans.
- Mixing bowl To stir together the miso glaze ingredients.
- Tongs or a spatula To toss the beans evenly in the glaze.
- Optional: Steamer basket If you prefer to par-cook the green beans for a slightly softer texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp neutral oil like canola or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger optional but recommended
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce for a spicy kick
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 green onion finely sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
Blanch or Steam (Optional)
- If you like a slightly softer texture, blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then plunge into ice water. Otherwise, proceed with raw beans for a crisper bite.
Make the Miso Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), and chili garlic sauce. Add ginger if using. Stir until smooth.
Sauté the Green Beans
- Heat the sesame oil and neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the green beans and sauté for 5–6 minutes until they’re vibrant green with a bit of char.
Add Garlic
- Toss in the minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant—don’t let it burn!
Glaze It
- Pour the miso mixture over the green beans. Toss or stir to coat thoroughly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the glaze to reduce slightly and cling to the beans.
Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions for extra crunch and flavor.