Best 10 Green Beans With Sesame Garlic Recipes

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Green beans, with their vibrant color and crisp texture, are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. When paired with the aromatic flavors of sesame and garlic, they are transformed into a delectable side dish or main course. This article presents a collection of the best recipes for green beans with sesame garlic, each offering a unique take on this classic combination. From quick and easy stir-fries to flavorful salads and hearty casseroles, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and cooking preferences. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, you are sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving for green beans with sesame garlic.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC-AND-SESAME GREEN BEANS



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These garlicky sesame green beans are a simple, yet delicious way to put more veggies on the dinner table in minutes. This dish can easily be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce, or even liquid aminos for those who avoid soy as well.

Provided by Adam Hickman

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound trimmed haricots verts (French green beans)
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to high with oven rack in top position. Combine sesame oil and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Add haricots verts to soy sauce mixture; toss to coat. Spread bean mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Add garlic; toss. Broil 5 minutes or until beans are lightly charred and tender, stirring occasionally. Place bean mixture on a platter; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 224 mg, Sugar 4 g

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

SOY-AND-SESAME-GLAZED GREEN BEANS



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Use cornstarch to thicken the spicy soy-sesame glaze for these quick-cooked beans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are golden and tender, about 3 minutes. Add the green beans and soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until the soy mixture thickens and glazes the green beans, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
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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.

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

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

GREEN BEANS WITH SESAME & GARLIC



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These are green beans with attitude. I think I got the recipe from Vegetarian Times, and it's never missed yet when served alongside a nice piece of fish or tuna steak. I like to cook the beans early in the day so I can throw it together in a snap at mealtime. I also use more garlic.

Provided by Linorama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cook beans 4 minutes, transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  • Drain and dry.
  • This can be done up to 8 hours in advance- store in fridge.
  • Heat peanut oil in wok over high heat.
  • Add garlic and stir fry until golden, about a minute.
  • Transfer to paper towel to drain.
  • Add green beans, salt and sesame seeds to the wok.
  • Stir fry 3-4 minutes, pressing beans against side of pan so they char in places.
  • Combine sesame oil and soy sauce.
  • Add to pan along with the garlic from earlier.
  • Heat through (less than a minute) and serve.
  • These are great hot, room temperature, and even cold.

SESAME & GINGER GREEN BEANS



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This easy side is good for you and full of flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

200g green beans
1 tbsp sesame oil
small chunk ginger , very finely chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook the beans in a pan of boiling water for 3 mins until tender. Drain. Heat the sesame oil, then cook ginger and garlic for 1 min until fragrant. Stir in the beans, season and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cook for 30 secs until hot through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH SESAME AND GARLIC



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The flavour of the green beans shines through and shows some attitude!!! I got this recipe from Cooking Light. It is fast, easy and will become one of my every day favorites!!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Steam green beans, covered, 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain and plunge green beans into ice water; drain. Place beans in a large bowl.
  • Add olive oil and remaining ingredients except sesame seeds; toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds; toss well.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.8, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Trim the green beans by removing the tough ends.
  • You can use any type of oil for this recipe, but sesame oil will give it an authentic Asian flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the green beans. They should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, but still have a slight crunch.
  • If you don't have sesame seeds, you can use chopped peanuts or almonds instead.
  • This dish can be served as a side dish or main course. It is also a great addition to a stir-fry or noodle bowl.

Conclusion:

Green beans with sesame garlic sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook green beans, give this recipe a try.

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