Salads

Garlicky Green Beans

Fresh green beans marinated in garlic sesame-soy dressing.Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest of the Month™
Wide shot of a platter with green beans and garlic.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.20
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal15 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 10 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 10 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 4 cups fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot half full with water. Place green beans in the pot and bring to boil. Cook green beans until just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. Whisk olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Add green beans to the bowl and mix until well coated with dressing.
  4. Marinate beans in dressing for at least 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
  6. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve as a cold side dish or salad.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 cup
  • Sodium272mg
  • Calories69
  • Carbohydrates8.1g
  • Fiber2.9g
  • Fat3.7g
  • Protein2.3g
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 69calCarbohydrates: 8.1gProtein: 2.3gFat: 3.7gSodium: 272mgFiber: 2.9g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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