Toasted Sesame Green Beans make an excellent side dish to accompany any protein, or you can serve them over a rice dish to create a vegetarian entree. Sautéing the beans gives them a crisp tenderness, and the almond slivers add a crunch of texture to the dish. These green beans are so simple and quick to prepare, but they are packed with huge flavor.
I don’t know how much cooking you’ve done with toasted sesame oil, but it really imparts an amazing flavor to anything that’s cooked in it. These Toasted Sesame Green Beans are no exception. I do believe you will love these green beans as much as we did.
PREPARE TOASTED SESAME GREEN BEANS:
- Begin by snapping the ends off the green beans. You can snap the beans in half or leave them whole. I prefer to leave them whole for recipes like this simply because they make a prettier presentation on the plate.
- Heat the oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the beans and sauté, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes. I prefer my veggies al dente, so I tend to cook them a little less. Cook yours a few minutes longer if you prefer them softer. Once the beans are close to the texture you prefer, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, coconut aminos, and slivered almonds. Continue cooking, stirring constantly to evenly coat the beans with the seasonings for about 2 more minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and place the beans in a serving bowl, or dish directly onto plates. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
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RECIPE NOTES:
- You can use either fresh or frozen green beans in this recipe, although I prefer fresh. Your cooking time will be slightly longer if you cook the beans from frozen.
- If participating in Whole30, add the toasted sesame oil after removing the pan from the heat, then toss the beans to coat. Toasted sesame oil is approved for adding flavor, but not for cooking foods.
- Yes, you can substitute soy sauce for the coconut aminos in this recipe, but coconut aminos keeps the recipe gluten-free and Whole30 approved.
- Most well-stocked supermarkets will carry toasted sesame oil, but you can also find it on Amazon.
- I love my Lodge cast iron skillets for their even heat conduction and non-stick surfaces.
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Toasted Sesame Green Beans
Fast, easy, and full of flavor, Toasted Sesame Green Beans make an excellent side dish to accompany any protein. Or, serve them over a rice dish to create a vegetarian entree.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by snapping the ends off the green beans. You can snap the beans in half or leave them whole. I prefer to leave them whole for recipes like this simply because they make a prettier presentation on the plate.
- Heat the oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the beans and sauté, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes. I prefer my veggies al dente, so I tend to cook them a little less. Cook yours a few minutes longer if you prefer them softer. Once the beans are close to the texture you prefer, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, coconut aminos, and slivered almonds. Continue cooking, stirring constantly to evenly coat the beans with the seasonings for about 2 more minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and place the beans in a serving bowl, or dish directly onto plates. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
You can use either fresh or frozen green beans in this recipe, although I prefer fresh. Your cooking time will be slightly longer if you cook the beans from frozen.
If participating in Whole30, add the toasted sesame oil after removing the pan from the heat, then toss the beans to coat. Toasted sesame oil is approved for adding flavor, but not for cooking foods.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 146Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 263mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 5gSugar 5gProtein 4g
Note: Nutritional information is an approximation. Different brands and/or quantities will change the nutrition profile.
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