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    Miso-Glazed Green Beans (15 Minute!)

    Jul 10, 2020 by Kaitlin

    Our family goes wild for these easy miso-glazed green beans! It's an easy, delicious side dish. Fresh, snappy green beans are glazed with a sweet and savory sauce. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

    Plate of miso-glazed green beans with sesame seeds

    Our family goes wild for these miso-glazed green beans that are packed with delicious flavor. It's both sweet and savory!

    And they only take 15 minutes to make, with very simple preparation.

    It's a fantastic choice for a summer side dish (with fresh garden green beans) or even a flavorful addition to your holiday table in the winter.

    They're a great alternative to these Almond-Garlic Green Beans we love as well.

    Fresh trimmed green beans on a cutting board

    Ingredients for Miso Green Beans

    For this recipe you will combine in a large skillet:

    • Fresh green beans: You will need about one pound green beans for this recipe. It's a great dish to enjoy in the summer or early fall when green beans are at peak harvest and flavor. (Green beans are usually available year round, but they are especially fresh during May through October.)
    • Sesame seeds: Either regular or lightly toasted sesame seeds will work.
    • White miso paste: Miso is a fermented soybean paste. It has a mild umami flavor and is delicious as an added seasoning.
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • Tamari: Or you can substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos. (Be sure to use low sodium if desired.)
    • Agave: Or other sweetener of choice.
    • Warm water

    Add nuts! You can also toss this dish with sliced almonds or walnuts before serving for extra crunch and texture.

    Whisking together the miso glaze in a glass bowl with metal whisk

    Cooking Green Beans

    Use your own favorite cooking method for this recipe. I prefer to steam my green beans as noted below to help retain nutrients.

    But feel free to sauté, boil, or even roast your green beans to tender perfection. While your beans are cooking, you will whisk together the miso glaze in a small bowl.

    Customizing

    Flavors: Add fresh ginger, garlic, black pepper, rice vinegar, or toasted sesame oil if desired.

    Make it spicy: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to taste before serving.

    Vegetables: Stir in other veggies like asparagus, zucchini, tomato, sweet corn, etc.

    Vegan miso-glazed green beans on a plate with sesame seeds

    For more inspiration, also browse all side dish recipes.

    Vegan miso-glazed green beans on a plate with sesame seeds

    Miso-Glazed Green Beans

    Fresh, snappy green beans are glazed with a sweet and savory miso sauce! A delicious side dish that's easy to prepare.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 4 side servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. fresh green beans
    • 2 tsp. sesame seeds (more as desired)

    For the miso glaze:

    • 1 1/3 Tbsp. white miso (1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.)
    • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • 1 Tbsp. tamari
    • 2 tsp. agave (more/less to taste)
    • 1 Tbsp. warm water to thin

    Instructions

    • Trim ends off green beans and rinse.
    • Place a large skillet (with lid), over medium-high heat, and add 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth. (*Or use your own favorite method of cooking green beans.)
    • Once water/broth is hot, carefully add green beans and cover with lid. Steam for about 4-5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
    • While green beans are cooking, prepare the miso glaze: Add all glaze ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine until miso clumps are dissolved. (It may take a minute!) Add a touch more water if needed to help thin.
    • When green beans are crisp-tender, drain, and immediately add them to the bowl with miso glaze. Add sesame seeds. Toss well to thoroughly combine. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the top before serving.

    Notes

    *Cooking beans: Feel free to use your own favorite method of cooking green beans for this recipe. (You can boil them for 4-5 minutes, or use a steamer basket as well.)
    Other flavors: Add freshly grated ginger or garlic in the glaze if desired.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Miso-Glazed Green Beans
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    70
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    261
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    12
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    782
    IU
    16
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    16
    mg
    19
    %
    Calcium
     
    69
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    If you are enjoying these Miso Glazed Green Beans, also check out:

    • Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushroom with Garlic Sauce
    • Broccoli with Asian Garlic Sauce
    • Almond Garlic Green Beans

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    1. Jared

      February 04, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      4 stars
      It was tasty, but the sauce was a little runny. It tasted fantastic, but would be nice if was thicker so it would coat and stick on the beans better.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        February 17, 2021 at 4:37 pm

        Hi Jared! Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your helpful feedback. Will play around with the sauce thickness and see what I can come up with!

        Reply
    2. Dagmar

      July 12, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is excellent. If you're not that familiar with miso, I'm not, though I have it in the fridge because it's good for you, was thinking, no oil, miso doesn't sound so good. But what a pleasant surprise! It's so tasty! I will definitely put it into green bean rotation.
      Thank you, Kaitlin!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        July 12, 2020 at 6:01 pm

        Awesome! Great to hear you gave it a try and enjoyed. Appreciate you coming back to let me know - thank you! -Kaitlin

        Reply

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