Fresh green beans marinated in garlic sesame-soy dressing. |
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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 to10 minutes. Drain.
- Whisk olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add green beans to the bowl and mix until well coated with dressing.
- Marinate beans in dressing for at least 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve as a cold side dish or salad.
Notes
Prep Tip
You can also use the microwave to cook the green beans. Trim them first, then place in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook on high until tender, about 3 to 6 minutes. Drain.
Change it Up
Try using fresh asparagus in place of green beans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 69calCarbohydrates: 8.1gProtein: 2.3gFat: 3.7gSodium: 272mgFiber: 2.9g