Best 9 Quick Sesame Green Beans Recipes

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Green beans are a nutritional powerhouse, containing various vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that provide several health benefits. They have low calories, are a good source of fiber, and are versatile in cooking methods. Cooking green beans quickly helps preserve their nutrients and vibrant color, making them a delicious and healthful addition to your meals. This article explores various recipes designed to deliver quick and flavorful sesame green beans, providing a range of options to suit different preferences and dietary needs. Whether you enjoy a stir-fry, roasted, or sautéed preparation, there's a recipe here that will delight your taste buds and nourish your body.

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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.

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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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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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

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

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

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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A tastey way to dress up green beans. Quick and easy. I often substitute frozen green beans for convenience.

Provided by karen in TN

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, bring beans and water to a boil.
  • reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 10-15 minutes till beans are tender-crisp.
  • Drain.
  • Add butter,soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 277.7, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.3

EASY SESAME GREEN BEANS



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I found this at allrecipes.com and have made it a bunch of times this summer with beautiful green beans. Even my bf who doesn't care for green beans will eat this! The recipe says you can also try it with broccoli instead of the beans. (Sometimes I use more chicken broth, just depends on how fast you want them done, and more or less flavor.)

Provided by MissJennifer

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 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. (I never notice a "bright green" color, I just cook about 10 minutes or so.).
  • Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. (I like mine much more done -- about 30 minutes!) Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates. You can serve these hot like normal, but I even like these babies cold! ;-).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 200.2, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and crisp. Avoid beans that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Cut off the ends of the beans. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
  • Blanch the green beans: This will help to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Toast the sesame seeds: This will enhance their flavor. To toast the sesame seeds, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for a soy sauce that is naturally brewed and has a rich, savory flavor.
  • Serve the green beans immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can store the green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy sesame green beans recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The green beans are blanched to preserve their color and crispness, and then tossed with a flavorful sesame sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.

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