Best 12 Fresh Sesame Green Beans Recipes

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Sesame green beans, a classic side dish that can be traced back centuries, are a delicious and nutritious treat that can be easily prepared at home. This beloved dish combines the vibrant green of fresh green beans with the nutty flavor of sesame seeds, creating a medley of flavors and textures that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a flavorful addition to your next potluck, this article will guide you through the best recipes for sesame green beans, ensuring that you create a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing.

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QUICK SESAME GREEN BEANS



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This is my interpretation of the green beans from my favorite Japanese restaurant. Serve with a grilled steak! You can omit the miso paste if you choose.

Provided by calsmom

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
½ tablespoon miso paste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place the green beans into a steamer insert and set in a pot over one inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer beans to a serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, miso paste, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger. Pour over the green beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 350.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SESAME GREEN BEANS



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"For me, the most time-consuming part of preparing this side is picking the green beans in the garden," says Jeanne Bennett of North Richland Hills, Texas. "My family loves their fresh taste, and I love that they're fast to fix!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 pound fresh green beans
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring beans and water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain. Add the butter, soy sauce and sesame seeds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

JAPANESE-STYLE SESAME GREEN BEANS



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I discovered this dish at my mother-in-law's house during a family holiday buffet. Her being Japanese, she had many friends who brought wonderful Japanese dishes, and this was and has remained one of my favorites. It's light and fresh any time of the year.

Provided by Cooking_Muse

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound fresh green beans, washed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Warm a large skillet or wok over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in canola and sesame oils, then place whole green beans into the skillet. Stir the beans to coat with oil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce; cover, and let sit about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 232.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon wok or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, several drops or a drizzle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (a handful)
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Steam green beans covered in 1/2-inch boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and run under cold water. Drain well.
  • Heat a wok shaped skillet or large nonstick frying pan over high heat. Go once-around-the-pan with wok or vegetable oil, add several drops sesame oil, and crushed pepper flakes. The pan will smoke. Add beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and coarse salt and toss to coat beans evenly.

SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the beans, and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, set aside.
  • Whisk the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, cornstarch, and pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds and cook until the vegetables are golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, and cook until the green beans glaze, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with the vinegar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams

SESAME GREEN BEANS



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I had always been indifferent to green beans... until I tried this recipe, given to me by a friend. For such a simple dish, you will be surprised at how much flavor this has! Broccoli is equally delicious prepared this way.

Provided by SPRUCETREE18

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame seeds. When seeds start to darken, stir in green beans. Cook, stirring, until the beans turn bright green.
  • Pour in chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SAVORY SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Vibrant and flavorful, this side will be a welcome accompaniment to any menu. With delightful Asian-inspired flair, it's wonderful with light dishes like marinated and grilled salmon. Noelle Myers - Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans and red pepper in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over vegetables; stir to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until beans are tender, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Sesame oil adds a delicate, nutty flavor to crisp green beans; a sprinkling of sesame seeds on top adds texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add green beans to basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add green beans and sesame seeds; season with salt and pepper, and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

GARLICKY, SPICY AND SESAMEY GREEN BEANS



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Always looking for a way to make green beans different, this one is such a winner. Green beans are sauteed with garlic, shallot and sesame seeds for a tasty side dish with Asian flair.

Provided by JULIEP

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans, and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
  • Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Mix in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 more minute, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 108.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

STIR-FRY SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Looking for a different treatment for garden-fresh green beans? Try this stir-fried side dish. It's nicely seasoned with fresh ginger, sesame oil and sesame seeds. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup sliced dried apricots
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beans over medium-high heat in oil for 2 minutes. Add sweet pepper and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add green onions and garlic; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes., Combine the soy sauce and ginger; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in apricots; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in sesame oil and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC-SESAME GREEN BEANS



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Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep the recipe in mind for your garden crop in summer. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oils over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender., Drain green beans and return to Dutch oven. Add shallot mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SESAME GREEN BEANS



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"My love for Chinese cooking sparked this easy, healthy side dish. I use just-picked beans from our garden. It's great with grilled chicken or pork." -Debra Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, saute beans and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest green beans possible. Look for beans that are bright green and crisp. Avoid beans that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the ends of the beans and any strings that may be present.
  • Blanch the green beans before stir-frying. This will help to preserve their color and crispness.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet for stir-frying. This will help to create a quick sear on the beans and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Add the sesame seeds at the end of cooking. This will help to prevent them from burning.

Conclusion:

Fresh sesame green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy, savory, or sweet, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give fresh sesame green beans a try!

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