Get ready to fall in love with these crispy and savory miso fried green beans!
With a crunchy exterior and tender interior, these green beans are tossed in a salty, flavorful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these beans are easy to make and are sure to be a hit!
Green Bean Health Benefits:
- High in fiber: Green beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which can help support healthy digestion.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals: Green beans are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and potassium.
- Low in calories: Green beans are low in calories and also a good source of plant-based protein, making them an ideal food for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
I think green beans can be pretty boring on their own, but today we’re frying them up and dressing them with a buttery miso sauce that you’ll want to pour over all of your vegetables. This dish is super easy to make! All you really need is green beans, vegan butter, miso paste, and a few toppings.
I highly recommend adding crispy garlic and fresh herbs on top for extra flavor. These are so good, if you hate green beans you should give these guys a chance. Who knows, maybe they’ll change your life…
Miso Butter Green Beans w/ Crispy Garlic
Equipment
- Non-stick pan
- Chef's knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Green Bean Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh green beans cleaned, ends cut off
- Olive oil
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt/pepper to taste
Miso Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup Vegan butter melted, sub regular butter
- 1 heaping tbsp Red miso paste
- 1.5 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2-4 tbsp Hot water to dilute
- 1 pinch Cracked black pepper
Toppings:
- 4-5 cloves Fresh garlic thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley finely chopped
- Red chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Wash and clean green beans. Slice the ends off and dry them well.
- Heat a hefty drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick pan or wok and add green beans.
- Fry over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, mixing often until the green beans develop a crispy, golden skin.
- To make the sauce, combine all of the ingredients and add hot water little by little until consistency becomes fairly thick, but still runny enough to drizzle.
- Slice garlic into thin pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan and add garlic slices. Fry over medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes or until garlic becomes crispy. Mix frequently to avoid burning.
- Plate green beans in a large plate or bowl, drizzle with the Miso Butter Sauce, top with crispy garlic and chopped fresh herbs. Sprinkle with red chili flakes for an added kick.
